Madonna Lenore Dickerson

Funeral information

Home: Newton, IA Place of Birth: Colfax, IA
Date of Death: January 31, 2010 Birthdate: December 3, 1938
Age: 71

Service information: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:00 AM Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton, IA

Visitation: Friday, February 05, 2010 Visitation with the family will be 9:30 - 11am at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton, IA

Interment: Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, IA

Biography

M.L. Donna Dickerson
Funeral Service for Madonna Lenore (Donna) Dickerson, 71, of Newton, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who has been entrusted with the arrangements, conducted by Deacon Dan Goetz, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton. A visitation with the family will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 - Friday, at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers: Memorials in Donna's name are being designated. Burial will be in the Veteran's Section at Newton Union Cemetery.
Madonna L. Dickerson, the daughter of Burl E. and Mary M. (Dickinson) Hawkins Sr., was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Colfax, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Newton Senior High School, Class of 1956.
On Dec. 20, 1958, Donna was united in marriage with Donald F. Dickerson in Newton. She and Don had lived in Solon, IA; Barstow and Yermo, CA; Yuma, AZ and Dallas, Georgia. She had devoted her life to her family and friends, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Life Member of the Newton V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was employed at Snook Inn in Newton and later at the Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City. She was active in her church, enjoyed baking, fishing and cooking for her family and volunteering at V.F.W. Post #1655.
Donna died on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2010, in the Monarch Wing of Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Robert, Dale, Joseph, Donnie and Ronnie; a sister Harriett Hawkins; half sisters: Sharon Smith and Colleen Redington; and half brothers: Johnny and Dean Hawkins.
Those left to honor Donna's memory include her husband for 52 plus years, Don; daughter Mary Ruth Dickerson-Martin of Newton; sons: Foster (Robin) Irvin of Iowa City and David J. (Debbie) Fackler of Tiffin, IA; two grandsons: Jeromy Scott (Tina) Harris and Joseph David Harris; a grandson D.J. Fackler; brothers: Michael Hawkins and Harold Hawkins, both of Newton; a half sister Darlene Garwick of Des Moines; several nieces and nephews; and her many good friends.





Jamie Weter February 1, 2010
Words can not express how I feel about this loss.. Mackenzie and I feel so bad for the entire family. She will be greatly missed.. I want the entire family to know that we are here if there is anything that we can do to help get through this time of grief.. *hugs and love* Jamie and Mackenzie

Robin Forst February 1, 2010
We have lots of great memories with the family. Donna was a great 2nd grandma to Teah & Ty when they were little. Boy how time flies. Its been awhile since I've seen Donna but my Heart is broke knowing that shes gone. My thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time of loss. We love you. Sincerely Robin Forst & family

Connie (Hawkins) Hodges February 2, 2010
Dear Uncle Don, Mary, Rick and family: I wanted to write you because I am unable to be there with you all on this day of laying aunt Donna to rest. I have been in prayer and thought of you all. It seems that after dad died, so much changed and our families didn't get together as we always had when he was alive. Nevertheless, your family, who are my family, have never ceased to be part of the first building blocks of my life as a child. I have many memories of aunt Donna in my earlier life. I believe that we were blessed to have the family we had to begin our life off and to grow into young adults with. There are many memories of spending Christmas and Thanksgiving with your family, summer vacations at your house, and one of my favorite was that of aunt Don's homemade chocolate pudding. I remember the weekends that dad would come in and announce, "Lets go to Solon to see Don and Donna." You all were the only ones that still call me George even today if our paths cross. Aunts and Uncles and Cousins are a huge part of a child's life and not easily forgotten. Please know that I love you all so much and I'm so glad to know that aunt Donna will be with us in heaven and I will reminince with her again. God has been good to us as many in our family have come to know Jesus as their savior and we will continue to be a family into eternity. Although our time on earth is short, it is purposeful in building us into the people we become later in life. I love you all, I pray that God is closer than ever today and always, I pray you will be able to celebrate the life that Aunt Donna lived and what it meant in your everyday lives. May this day be sweet in spirit although sorrowful as you remember. God Bless the family this day.

Family of Ron & Jackie Bruce February 2, 2010
Don & Mary, In being up @ Hospice with you & your family, we came to know each other fairly well in one of the worst times of each others lives. Our entire family's hearts and prayers go out to you in this time, and let us know what we can do for you.

Tina Coady February 2, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tina Coady, Brad and Chelsea Swarts, Luke and Amy Coady and Gabe Coady

Al & Donita (Hewitt) Breckenridge February 2, 2010
Donnie and family Just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember when you lived in Monroe (Mom and Dad's rental). Sorry to hear about Donna but just hope you find comfort in knowing she is in a much better place.

James and Florence Garland February 3, 2010
Sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We are in South Padre Island, Texas and are unable to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Jim and Flo

Teah Clark February 3, 2010
I justed wanted to let Don, Mary, Joe, n Jeromy (and of course the rest of the family) know that I'm truly sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen gma Donna in yrs, i always enjoyed coming to stay w her n gpa Don! My thoughts n prayers go out to you guys n your families, I know what its like losing someone you love so much! With love Teah Clark n Jason Hirayama

Don & Family February 4, 2010
Don & Family, Sorry to hear about Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm in Colorado visiting my son Chris and his family. Mary Flattery

ben ver heul February 5, 2010
My prayers are with you at this time.

Randy L. Johnson Sr. February 24, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss Don.