Donna J. Malkow age 78 of Albany, Wisconsin, passed away at Harbor House in Monroe on December 29, 2011. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Elmer and Myrtle (Raymond) Matzke.

Donna married Donavon A. Malkow on March 27, 1954 in Juda, WI and they farmed in Sylvester Township, rural Monroe, on a fourth generation of Malkow family farm.

Surviving are her son, Mike (Ellen Klarer) Malkow of rural Monroe; grandchildren, Jennifer & Christopher Malkow of Monroe; brother, Wendell (Roberta) Matzke of Edgerton; sister-in-law, Marilyn Flannery of Argyle; and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband; and brother, Raymond Matzke.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive & N 18th Avenue in Monroe with Fr. Michael E. Klarer and Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe.

Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Monroe Clinic Hospice in Donna's memory would be appreciated by the family.

Donna's family wishes to express special "Thanks" to the girls at Harbor House for all their care and compassion. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.shriner111.com