Elaine H. Donnay, age 87, of rural Watkins, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Kimball with Fr. Donald Wagner as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball and 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.

Elaine Helen Witzman began life's journey on June 4, 1937, in Cold Spring, where she was born to Joseph and Pauline (Diel) Witzman. She grew up in Cold Spring and graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School in Cold Spring with the Class of 1955. She was united in marriage to Norbert Donnay on August 17, 1957. They made their home in Maine Prairie Township, Watkins, where Elaine and Norbert farmed. For many years, she worked as a postal clerk in the surrounding communities.

Elaine was a devoted homemaker, beloved wife, cherished mother, and caring grandmother that found joy in creating a warm and welcoming home. Her life was a testament to her unwavering faith and dedication to her church. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of traveling, baking, crafting, making greeting cards, and tending to her garden. Her talents and kindness touched the lives of many. May she find solace in the embrace of heaven and may her memory be a blessing and a comfort to us all.

She is survived by her children, Cindy (John) Kreft of Luck, WI, Tom (Karen) Donnay of Watkins, Tim (Gertrud) Donnay of Marlboro, VT, Dale (Joan) Donnay of Sauk Centre, and Dan (Laurie) Donnay of Cottonwood Heights, UT; 11 grandchildren, Shannon Kelch, Jacob Schmid, Nicole Colletti, Rachael Schmid, Brianna Beinhauer, Brent Donnay, Chad Donnay, Duncan Donnay, Corinne Donnay, Henry Donnay, and Chelsea Fuchs; 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren on the way; sisters, Mary Farley of St. Paul and Janet Gamades of Sauk Rapids; sister-in-law, Betty Donnay of Watkins; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Pauline Witzman; husband Norbert Donnay; an infant son; great-granddaughter, Abigail Kelch; brother, Richard Witzman; sister, Joanne Dingmann; and son-in-law, Terry Schmid.

Elaine's grandchildren will serve as casket bearers. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.

A heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff of Hilltop Care Center, Centracare Hospice, and Quiet Oaks for their special care of Elaine over the last months.

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