Donna Tierney

Donna Tierney

August 09, 1934 - April 30, 2022

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Donna J. Tierney, 87, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Private family burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Donna was born on August 9,1934 in Belmont, Wisconsin, daughter of Harvey H. and Eileen V. (Richards) Speth. She was united in marriage to Patrick J. Tierney on July 20, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Donna graduated from Belmont High School and later attended UW-Platteville. She devoted her life to her family and took great pride in raising her children. In later years, Donna cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She was a star in their eyes, and that was all that mattered to her.

Donna is survived by her six children; Tammy Tierney (Mark McNally), Michael (Marcia) Tierney, Susan (Bill) Niehaus, Mary Tierney-Ley, Kathryn (Jim) Blair, and Ted (Billi) Tierney; ten grandchildren; Taylor (Cory) Nielsen, Shawn Tierney, Dillon Tierney, Brianna Lucey, Matthew (fiancee, Sarah Spang) Niehaus, Elizabeth (Matt) Osterholz, Rachel Ley, Bryan Blair, Jonathan (fiancee, Katie Mackay) Blair and Jaxon Tierney; one great-grandson, Sullivan Nielsen; two brothers, David (Karen) Speth, Daniel (Gayle) Speth, sister, Joanne Helms; sister-in-law, Joyce Speth; brother-in-law, Jerry Olson; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat; granddaughter, Millie Niehaus; parents; sisters, Deanne Bennett, Judy Palzkill, and Jolante Olson; brother, Donald Speth: brothers-in-law, Clarence Bennett, Russ Helms, and Jim Palzkill. 



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Kevin Speth & Moira Klos
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In Loving Memory of Donna J. Tierney, A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Donna J. Tierney courtesy of Kevin Speth & Moira Klos.
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Patty and Gregg Hinkley
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Tammy & Mark, Tammy, we just heard about the passing of your Mom. Our hearts go out to you and to you Mark. As Gregg and I know, these times take their toll. We hope that pleasant memories and thoughts help you pass through this time. Our thoughts are with you and we hope that two of our long time friends, you both, are doing well. Love, Patty and Gregg
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RANDY P EDGE
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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ted klaas and family
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to all the family of donna so sorry to hear of ur moms passing such a sweet good generous lady she will be missed by many ill always remember ur mom too from visits to ur house and at church may ur mom rest in peace and shes by ur dad again too may god watch over u all with his loving care god bless u all ted and family.
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Jeremy Carns & Family (wife: Teresa)
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Donna Tierney. We send love during your time of grief. As a child Donna & Pat were my neighbors & I am grateful to have known them both while I was growing up. Sincerely, Jeremy Carns
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Liz. John,Kelly,Ted and Paula
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In Loving Memory of Donna J. Tierney, In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be loved and missed always. A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Donna J. Tierney courtesy of Liz. John,Kelly,Ted and Paula.

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