Donna L. Andresen, age 69 of Miles, passed away Saturday at the Jackson County Regional Heath Center in Maquoketa following a 2 year battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Bryant.
Donna was born in El Centro, CA on October 12, 1953, the daughter of Paul and Wanda (Hickman) Hanson. She graduated from Sabula High School in 1972. Donna married Terry Andresen on July 15, 1972 in Sabula. Terry passed away on August 4, 2022. Donna had been employed at A.C. Nielsen Company and later for over 25 years at Data Dimensions. As a girl, Donna loved riding horses and as an adult dreamed of writing a book about her life. With Terry, she enjoyed playing pool and riding their Harley. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities and time with her family.
Donna is survived by 4 children; Pete (Angie) Andresen of Camanche, Tracy Andresen of Miles, Andy (Megan) Andresen of Preston, and Emilee (Matt) Wright of Preston; 15 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 5 sisters, Brenda, Deb, Becky, Barb, and Shirley; 2 brothers, Tom and Rich and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Terry, and 2 brothers, Paul Jr and Robert. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.