Donabelle Christine Kouba, age 82, of Rome Township, Nekoosa, Wisconsin died from Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at her home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Big Flats, Wisconsin. Pastor Sherry Hoening will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Cremation will follow and Interment will be at the Niebull Cemetery, Town of Big Flats, Adams County, Wisconsin at a later date.
Donabelle was born July 7, 1933 in Big Flats, Wisconsin to Holger and Hannah Petersen.
She attended Niebull Grade School and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School.
Donabelle worked for Social Services in Adams County before she married Emil Kouba. Donabelle and Emil were married on May 9, 1953 in Arkdale, Wisconsin. She was a devoted housewife and mother who cared for their four children, one being a special needs child raised at home.
Donabelle enjoyed bowling, golfing, baking, flower gardening, entertaining, traveling, snowmobiling, and shopping (especially for her grandchildren).
She was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Big Flats and the secretary of WELCA for the church for 27 years. She was a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Rome for 17 years, an advocate for Special Olympics & Exceptional Needs Citizens. Donabelle also was a member of the Lake Arrowhead Nine Hole Women’s Golf League for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Holger & Hannah Petersen; son, Donald Kouba; and sisters, Rena Murphy, Belva Pettit & Verna Henningsen.
Survivors:
Husband: Emil Kouba of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Daughter-in-law: Cindy Kouba
Daughter: Brenda (James) Kizewski of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Son: Thomas Kouba of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Teresa (Thomas) Harvey-Beversdorf of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Grandson: Fr. Justin Kizewski of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Melissa (Joshua) Saeland of Nashville, Tennessee
Granddaughter: Jamie (Tony) Gries of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Jessica (Daniel) Bradley of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Grandson: Shane (Elizabeth) Harvey of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Jenna (James) Lynch of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Jillian Kizewski of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Terra Harvey of Windsor, Colorado
Grandson: Shad Harvey of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Eight Great-grandchildren: Makayla & Mason Bradley; Claire, Caeli, & Kateri Gries; and Jude, Mara & Cecelia Lynch
The family would like to thank Ministry Home Care Hospice and North Star Services for their compassionate and excellent care given to Donabelle during the last year of her life.
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Emil and family, so sorry for your loss of Donna Belle she is at peace now .
I am just hearing about aunt Donnabelle passing. My deepest sympathy to her entire family. She was blessed to have such a loving family. I will be unable to attend her services in person buy my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Donnabelle. I wish I lived closer and could be there for the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember all of the family gatherings at Donnabelle and Emil’s house and the wonderful Graham Cracker Cream pies at Thanksgiving!
Lee Ann Hoekstra
Atlanta, GA
We are saddened by Aunt Donabelle’s passing. She was a sweet woman of soft strength as shown by co-parenting a special needs child before there were many family guidelines, joining the volunteer fire department, and all the baking and homemaking talents she shared. Her orange/ lemonade with slices of oranges and lemons was a favorite of mine at numerous family picnics in their front yard. She and her sisters were determined to keep family connections as children and families started to move further away from ‘home’. Love to Uncle Emil, Brenda, Terri, Tom and families.
Our thoughts and prayers to Emil and the whole family. Wish we could be there to share memories and to say a final good bye to Aunt Donabelle. May you find peace in knowing you gave the best loving care to such a wonderful lady during her last days on this earth.
Love,
Linda and John
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for the Lord’s Peace and Comfort.
Our deepest sympathy to Donnabelle’s family and friends for your loss. God bless and be with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for you loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife,mom,grandma. May beautiful memories of her bring you peace at this time.
My sympathy to the entire family, seems like such a short time we would have picnics at Sall and Lesters and the ball games and horse shoes, those were just a few of the good friendships and memories, I and Bert enjoyed bowling with them on the Sunday night league, we were all so tickled when Donny bowled his 300 game, remember the good times you have had together, it will be hard for awhile but just think of her suffering is over , she will make a very beautiful Angel , Prayers to all of you.
Our sincerest condolences to you all, Kouba family. This wonderful Lady was part of my life always, it seems, just over the hill, through the woods, across the pickle field, to my best friends house. Were we cousins? No, we were neighbors! We spent countless days there during our childhoods, and beyond, and Donnabelle never once lost her temper with the 9 of us running amuck! Sleep overs and camping, she always had words of encouragement (don’t pick up snakes, and don’t get too dirty!) and always made the best snacks and koolaid! I will always remember decorating Christmas cookies, Kolachkis, and her skills with the accordion, and rice crispy treats! Hot chocolate by the newly built fireplace, and her flare for seasonal decorating. Her house was always warm and festive, filled with love! Her family was devoted to her til the end, as she was devoted to them during her life. God bless your family, Donnabelle, my prayers for Emil, and your children, kiss my mom and dad for me when you have time in heaven, and we will be a family all together again one day!
So very sorry for your family’s loss, we always thought the world of Donabelle, and enjoyed serving on the department with her!!
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I pray God’s peace blanket you and bring you comfort.
Dear Emil,
Phil and I heard of Donabelles’ passing our love and prayers go out to you and your family. We are in Texas and cannot be there to support you but we will pray. She was a very special person and so are you. May God hold you in his arms during this difficult time, I know he is embracing Donabelle and she is home. Much love Phil and Ann
Terry and family, Sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of Donabelle.
My Condolences sent in this difficult time. My wishes that warm memories will fill your hearts and minds as you say goodbye to a loved one.
Emil. Brenda. Terri & Tom,
So sad to hear about Donnabelle – no matter the situation, it is always difficult to lose a parent. Our sympathy goes out to you all. You have a very strong family tie, that will help you get through such a difficult time God Bless.
Rest in peace dear friend..So many roads we have traveled together! where do I start!
You will forever be missed and your memory will forever be honored..
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. May you find comfort & peace in knowing that she is with our Lord!
May you rest in peace Aunt Donnabelle, You will be missed. I agree with my brother BEST CREAM PIE EVER!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
So sorry on your loss. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Thoughts and prayers to the family. What a great person and wonderful Aunt. Best Cream pie EVER!!!