Donna Mae Bach

Donna Mae Bach passed from this life on November 30, 2023 in Storm Lake, Iowa at the age of 95. Funeral services will take place Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Private burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Donna Mae Magnussen was born July 2, 1928 to John and Mabel (Marth) Magnussen in Ida County, Iowa. She attended grade school in Larrabee, Iowa and graduated from high school in Cherokee in 1945. After her high school graduation, she became a telephone operator in Cherokee. After moving to Storm Lake, she worked part time at JC Penney then later at John Hancock Insurance Company. She was married June 22, 1947 to Marvin C. Bach back in Storm Lake. Her marriage to Marvin was blessed with three daughters: Linda, Kathleen, and Barbara. Donna was an active member of the Church of New Beginnings in Storm Lake. Her faith was very important to her. A loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was her first priority. She treasured time spent with her family. Holidays and family gatherings held a special place in her heart. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Marvin on September 1, 2009; and her beloved daughters: Kathleen on September 2014 and Barbara on June 2015. Her most profound heartache was the loss of her daughters: Kathy and Barbara. Also her brother: Milroy Magnussen; sisters-in-law: Colleen Magnussen; LaVerne Magnussen; brother-in-law: Edgar Pearson; nephews: Randy Pearson and Michael Magnussen; extended family and friends. Surviving her are her daughter: Linda (John) Racine of Spirit Lake, Iowa; son-in-law: Tom Henrich of Storm Lake, Iowa; sister: Emma Pearson of Everly; brother: Donald (Ila) Magnussen of Primghar; four grandchildren: Tim (Sara) Racine; Amy (Ben) Brant; Christopher (Meghann) Henrich; Heather (Phil Smith); eight great grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Donna Mae Bach

July 2, 1928 - November 30, 2023