Donna R. Bandenberg, 61, Published Oct. 4, 2008

Donna R. Brandenburg (nee Schiller), 61 of Reedsburg, formerly of Packwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was a self-employed hairdresser in the Menomonee Falls area for several years. Upon retiring she enjoyed spending time at the barn with her Tennessee Walking Horses.

Donna was the beloved companion of Charlie Goad for 25 years; loving mother of Gia (Tom) Wright and Brian (Donna D.) Brandenburg; devoted grandma of Tyler and Logan Wright and Roshan Brandenburg; dear sister of Jim (Kathy), Cliff (Nina) and the late Marty (Sue) Schiller. She was also loved and survived by nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

Her parents, Robert R. Schiller and Mildred Schiller Juell, preceded Donna in death.

There was a time of gathering on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 1875 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wis. A memorial service followed at 5 p.m.

The Farber Funeral Home of Reedsburg assisted the family.