Dona Lofy

Dona Lofy

September 12, 1936 - August 09, 2017

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Dona M. Lofy, 80, of Platteville, died on Wednesday, August 9 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. A mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Philomena Church in Belmont.  Fr. Jim Leeser will officiate.  Burial will be at Mt. Olivet in Milwaukee, WI.  Friends may call from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dona's name can be given to Wisconsin Badger Camp, PO Box 723, Platteville, WI 53818.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Dona was born on September 12, 1936, in Germantown to Wilbur and Lorraine (Ruehl) Hensler.  She was united in marriage to Francis (Frank) Lofy on May 11, 1963 in West Allis, and moved to Platteville in 1967.  She graduated from West Bend High School in 1954.  Dona was a member of St. Philomena Church in Belmont and prior to that a member of St. Mary's Church in Platteville.

Dona will be remembered for her commitment to volunteering.  She was a volunteer for Grant County Hospice for 25 years. She was also a volunteer driver for Grant County, a Meal on Wheels volunteer, a volunteer for St. Mary's Explorer Post, and a volunteer for the Hospital Auxiliary in Platteville. She proudly gave of her time for the Grant County Commission on Aging and the Wisconsin Badger Camp board. 

Dona is survived by three children, Pete (Jolene) Lofy of Colorado Springs, CO; Mary (Jeff) Blahnik of Manitowoc, WI; Patrick (Christine) Lofy of Alexandria, VA; Daughter-in-law Meadow (Atkinson) Lofy; five grandchildren Scott, Nathan, Lauren, Nicholas, and Max; sister Helene Kilian of Cambria, WI; brother Dennis Hensler of Slinger, WI; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank in 2014, her son Paul in 2017, and brother Huntz in 2015.

The family would like to thank those who cared for Dona at Epione Pavilion and Medical Associates in Cuba City, as well as the kind and compassionate staff of Grant County Hospice. 

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Sherry Beyer Paulus
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I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. They were always good neighbors. Your mom helped our family when my mom was in hospice. She came and stayed with our mom at night. I am sorry I could not come to funeral but my grandson's baptism is Saturday in Milwaukee. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Kelly family
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Peter, Patrick, Mary and Meadow, extended family and others who knew, loved and cared about Donna and Frank - please accept our sympathy and caring at this sad time for you all - your mother and late father helped to make Platteville a better and more special place to live. Their memories and heritage will live on in the good they did, the lives they touched and the memories they left behind. What better tribute can there be? Love to you all - the Kelly family
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Mark Hensler
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You will truly be missed .
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Carol Beals
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Mary, Pete, and Pat: My condolences to each of you. Dona was such a great person and "giver" to everyone. At a moment's notice, she was willing to always do something for others. I truly enjoyed our time together on the Badger Camp board. Your loss is so great and may you know that she was loved and will be greatly missed. Carol.
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jolene kingeter
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Donna, Frank and Paul were all loved and touch by so many.
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Denise Hensler
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Much Love and Prayers!!!

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