Donna Rose

Donna Doris Rose, age 83, of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away April 3, 2025, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born February 12, 1942, in Chanute, Kansas, to Harvey Smith and Doris (Ogden) Smith.

Donna attended school in Chanute, Kansas, and worked 30 years in quality control at Haldex Manufacturing. She and Kenneth Rose were married November 17, 1985, in Bronson, Kansas.

Donna like to sew, scrapbook, and craft, creating numerous treasures for her family, usually presented with a handmade card. She also enjoyed photography, her favorite subjects were her grandchildren. Donna loved to travel with Kenneth. They traveled together all over the United States, Hawaii, and Alaska. In her younger years, Donna was a social butterfly, enjoying activities with friends, including concerts, dance classes, and the latest fitness fads.

Above all, Donna was a person who found joy in life and she always had a ready smile and laugh. She was always caring for others. Donna's grandchildren will always remember her for her famous song, "Give me a little hug, will ya, huh? Give me a little kiss, will ya, huh?"

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Scotty and Kenny Briley; daughter, Shari Cooper; and grandson-in-law, Tom Snyder.

Donna is survived by husband, Kenneth, of the home; son, Michael (Bobbi) Perkins; grandchildren, Tammy Snyder, Raven (David) Harrison, Ricky (Tasha) Keeler, Meg Perkins, Olivia Perkins; great-grandchildren, Aspen, Dawson, Winter, Deacon, Jenisis, Kealie, Raidyn, Carter, Hadley, Journey, Braylie, Fenix; great-great grandchildren, Jackson, Tidus; and siblings, Ernest Smith, Judith (Larry) McGhee, Buddy (Jan) Smith, Raymond (Nancy) Smith.

Upon her marriage to Kenneth, Donna's life became fuller with the addition of Kenneth's eight children, twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service for Donna will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. Family will greet friends just prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow the funeral service in the LaHarpe Cemetery, LaHarpe, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.