Donna Price

Donna Price

August 07, 1936 - January 04, 2026

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Donna Rose Price, 89, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville.  Father Greg Ihm will officiate.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.  Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:30 AM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Memorials may be made to the Donna Rose Price Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.  

Donna was born on August 7, 1936, in Rewey, Wisconsin, the daughter of  Loretta Loring and Harold Gahart.  For over 30 years Donna worked as a lab technician for Metrix, Dubuque.  She was a great garage sale shopper and enjoyed going around to them in Dubuque and Platteville.  As a young lady she shot a lot of pool and took part in tournaments.  She liked to dance, travel and play bingo in her later years.  She was a hospice volunteer, a foster parent and a very strong advocate for women in time of need. Donna truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Donna is survived by her children, Terry (Dixene) Price, Julianne Chase, Mike (Shari) Price, Russ (Donna) Price, Tony (Rachel) Price, and John (Beena) Price; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Verna (Tom) Pilling, Chris Schaaf, and Janet Sanders; brothers, Charlie Heins, Randy Heins, and Perry (Julia) Heins; lifelong and best friend, Nancy Durni and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Pat Nefzger, and granddaughter, Maria Rose Price, son-in-law, Dan Chase.  

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Kay Bowerman
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So sorry for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. My condolences and prayers for your Family.
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Samantha Cromack
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All the letters, pictures and memories will be kept close to my heart. It is a shame we couldn’t have had more of them in person but each moment will be treasured. RIP Grandma Donna. All my love.
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Carol Moore-Kelley
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When I married Steve Kelley, his mom, Nanci Durni told me of her best friend, Donna and their many adventures! Although I did not get to meet her, I felt like I knew her from all the great stories! RIP sweet lady… Carol Moore-Kelley
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Donnelle Fuerste
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I knew and worked with Donna through many years at Metrix. I loved her spirit! She was never afraid to say what she was thinking! So very sorry for you loss! With sympathy, Donnelle Fuerste
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Dawn (Bush) Leppert
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My condolences to Donna's family and friends. I have so many memories of our childhood with both Donna and Nancy, as my Mom and them were inseparable at one time. Donna lived on Kauffman in Dubuque at the time. Julie, I so remember you, Tony and John. You all spent a lot of time with our family. I wish I could have been there today, but just found out this morning, and my husband had a dental appointment in Clinton at 11. I'm saddened because I really wanted to be there. I have a bowling picture of them together many years ago. You're all in my prayers and thoughts. Love and peace. Dawn (Bush) Leppert

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