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Donna Hemm
DONNA RUTH HEMM
Cedar Rapids
Donna Ruth Hemm, 75, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Donna was born April 26, 1946, in Eldon, Iowa, the daughter of Enos and Ruth (Crow) Jackson. She enjoyed Bingo, playing the slot machines, crocheting, baking and making candy, spending time with family, watching movies and listening to Elvis Presley.
Donna is survived by her husband, David Hemm; daughter, Sara Hemm; son, Mike Hemm; grandchildren, Bethany (Chad) Zugg, Cole, Andrew (Stephanie) Hemm and Layla Hemm; sister, Doris (Ed) Allman; and nieces and nephews, Lee (Michael) Pope, Angie (Tim) Morse, Eric (Kelly) Taylor, Amy Miller, David (Jody) Leitz, Doug (Hope) McAllister, Jen McAllister, Michael (Jamie) McAllister, Dawn Bradish, Chrystal (Shawn) Leyse, Tim S. Morse, Kelly Taylor, Lane Taylor, Kathy Ruby, and Barb Topping, Gage, Rhett, Emma, Zach, Hailey, Bree, Kristin, Rossilyn, Ellisyn, Mason, Payton, Gavin, Austin, Kenzie, Kaylee, Jayce, Bailey, Morgan, Chandler, Leah, Ava, Xander.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Willa Mae and Emily; nieces, Charlene and Darlene; and nephew, Ethan.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
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