Died Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Donna was born June 5, 1938 in Hooper to William and Helen 'Bay' Kruse. She graduated from Fremont High school in 1956. She worked at Northwestern Bell and then received her LPN. Donna worked at Immanuel Hospital, Nebraska State Prison and various other facilities until she retired. Donna loved her animals, flowers and gardening.
Donna married Eugene L. Poole on March 16, 1963 and he passed away August 21, 1992. Donna then married William 'Doyle' Kennedy on April 4, 1998 and he passed away on October 14, 2015.
Survivors:
Daughter - Jeanie Poole Kirshen
Son - Alvin Craig Poole
Sister - JoAnne Jessen
Brother - Larry (Brenda) Kruse
many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Donna was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, son-in-law Alan Kirshen, daughter-in-law Nancy Jo Poole and brother-in-law Herman 'Al' Jessen.
The funeral will be 2pm, Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Marie Rademacher
Omaha, NE Sunday, March 10, 2024 Donna and I met when Gene and my husband Cy formed the Midwest Owner Operators Organization trucking group. Donna and Gene were wonderful friends who spread joy to all who they came in contact with..I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
~~Marie
cynthia Jane Cusick
Fremont, NE Sunday, March 10, 2024 My heart goes out to the passing of Donna and the gap in the lives of my dear friends. I always will remember her for her antics while I was in grade school, Junior high and the picking, freezing and making of cherry pies during the harvest of their cherries Her mother, Grandma Tiny was always present and added to the eclectic mix of emotions. What great times Donna, Grandma Tiny, Jeanie and I had. With memories like these, no one is really ever gone. Thank you for the fun memories that helped me grow up. CindyLinda Combs
Rocky Mount, MO Thursday, March 7, 2024 Although I did not ever have the pleasure to meet Donna, I felt I knew her through my conversations with her son, Craig, a very dear friend to me. I have learned that Donna was an amazing woman who could be a bit of a pistol at times. She will be dearly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.