Donna Jean Sankey's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Donna Jean Sankey

July 20, 1930 - July 23, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Donna Jean Sankey's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Donna Jean Sankey

July 20, 1930 - July 23, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Donna Jean Sankey Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 23, 2025, at the age of 95, Donna Jean Sankey of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Smith and Gladys Smith (Robinson); her son Jesse Lynn Sankey; her siblings, Dwayne Smith, Sharon Brown and LaVonne; and her brother-in-law Kenneth Gatton.

She is survived by: her children, Roger Sankey of Fort Dodge, James Sankey (Lois) of Fort Dodge, Jeff Sankey (Debbie) of Forney and Janelle Wagner (Roger) of Badger; her siblings, Kenneth "Butch" Smith (Barb) of Manly, IA, Robert "Bob" Smith (Sharon) of Algona and Phyllis Olson (Dennis) of Algona; and her brother-in-law Richard Brown of Rose Creek, MN.. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Badger Lutheran Church (127 2nd Ave SE, Badger, IA 50516).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services



Fri

July 25

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
615 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Sat

July 26

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Badger Lutheran Church
127 2nd Ave SE, Badger, IA 50516

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