Donna Mae Dorothy (Hoefling) Houser

Donna Mae Dorothy (Hoefling) Houser, age 93, of Centerville, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Donna was born on October 25, 1930, daughter of Albert and Melinda (Lange) Hoefling in Odebolt, IA. She grew up attending school and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1948. After graduation, Donna moved to Des Moines to work for Equitable Life Insurance Company. Donna was united in marriage to Billy G. Houser on March 31, 1951, in Odebolt, IA. Donna and Bill had 5 sons: Dennis, Gary, Craig, Rick, and Scott. Donna and Bill moved from Early, IA, to rural Centerville in 1953, where Donna lived until her death. She worked at Lakeview Elementary as an aide for 16 years, after helping on the farm and raising 5 sons. Donna was a 71-year member of the Lutheran Church, Dorcus Ruth Circle, American Legion Auxiliary, and a lifetime member of MercyOne Hospital Auxiliary. She loved to sew and would join the ladies at the Lutheran Church on Tuesday afternoons to help with quilts they made for Lutheran Missions. When she could no longer make it to quilt, she would put quilt tops together at home. Donna is survived by 3 sons, Dennis (Pat) Houser, Craig (Jeannie) Houser, and Rick Houser (Sherri Morlan); 2 brothers, Donald Hoefling, and LaDon (JoAn) Hoefling; 6 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Houser; and her lifelong good friend, Harriett Jennings. Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Billy; 2 sons, Scott and Gary; her parents, Albert and Melinda Hoefling; brothers, Charles, Duane, and John Hoefling; 2 sisters-in-law, Rita Hoefling, Maydell Hoefling; and a daughter-in-law, Vickie Juaire. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Centerville, IA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Centerville, IA, with Pastor Jeremy McElvain officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Centerville, IA. A memorial has been established to Mt. Ararat Cemetery or the First Lutheran Church in Centerville.

Donna Mae Dorothy (Hoefling) Houser

October 25, 1930 - August 28, 2024