Donna M Whitman

Donna Marie Whitman, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota. Donna was born on October 28, 1926 to parents Harold and Lillian (Norton) Hein in Des Plaines, Illinois. She spent her childhood growing up in Barrington, Illinois. On October 9, 1948, Donna was united in marriage to Russell Whitman in Barrington, IL. The couple lived in Wauconda, IL from 1948 - 1972, when they made the move to Rochester, MN. Donna and Russell owned and operated Whitman Cleaning Services in Rochester until retiring in 2000. Donna's favorite hobbies included baking, cooking, doing crafts, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy (Bill) King of Pequot Lakes, MN and Teresa (Ken) Kause of Garland, TX; one granddaughter, Sarah (Aaron) Calmes; and three great granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at Grandview Cemetery in Rochester. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, masks are required at all services with proper social distancing measures. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Whitman family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com