Donna Freeman

Donna Freeman, age 87, of St. James, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato. Donna Mae Hoffman daughter of Fred and Clara (Lorenz) Wiley and later adopted by Ray aand Edith (Smith) Hoffman was born October 28, 1923 in Buck Grove Iowa. Donna was raised and attended school in St. James. Her marriage to Roy Freeman took place on October 28, 1942 in St. James. Donna was a member of the Lady's VFW Auxiliary and the Unitded Methodist Church Circle. Donna enjoyed babysitting for her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She also loved reading, word search, being active in church and visiting with good friends. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Freeman of St. James, Daniel (Rita) Freeman of Mankato, Rodonna (Glen) Sorrels of New Ulm, Beverly (Arvin) Dahl of Madelia, brothers Dean (Deanna) Hoffman of St. James, Russell Wiley of Auburn, CA, Ray (Jewell) Wiley of Colorado Springs, CO, sisters Lorraine Podraza of Chicago, IL, Irma Holley of Carroll, IA, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters-inlaw, Jeannette Granum of Sioux Falls, SD, Joan Freeman of Lakeland, FL, brother-in-law, Lloyd Olson of Trimont, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deth by her husband, parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.