Donna Rae Jans Obituary

In loving memory of Donna Rae Jans of Hawarden, Iowa, who departed this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 71. Donna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Rae Jans to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Donna farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Donna is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Houtsma and Darlene Houtsma; and her husband Jerry Jans. She is survived by: her children, Cody Jans (Neena Hayreh) and Caitlin Jans; her grandchildren, Rowan Hoogland and Ryker Hoogland; and her brother James Houtsma, Jr. (Sue Houtsma).

Memorial contributions should be sent to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration through their website, http://www.theaftd.org.