Donna was born August 17, 1937, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to John and Katherine (Breckunitch) Hartman. In Buffalo Center she received her education through the 9th grade. She worked for various families as a nanny before marrying Lawerence Bierman on March 25, 1960, in Buffalo Center.

God blessed them with two children; Tammy (Bierman) Hayes and Todd Bierman.

Her family was her forever love. Donna’s home in Marshalltown, was known to have a garage floor so clean, you could eat off of it. She did indeed know how to keep the cleanest house for miles around. Despite her love affair ending on May 5th, 2008, she fell forward into the goodness and grace of God that awaited her.

A cup of coffee and a conversation with a dearly beloved friend was priceless to her. She rarely knew a stranger, as her smile could disarm even the most hostile. Her joy was to make you feel like the only person in the world that mattered.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Tammy, son-in-law Jeff Hayes, and grandson Jacob Hayes. Her brothers, Gerry Hartman and wife Maryls, of Ames, Iowa; David Hartman and wife Mary, of Springfield, Mo; sister Marilyn Hunt, of Hampton, Iowa; sister-in-law Debbie Hartman, of Sheffield; and sister-in-law Lorriane Kalkwarf, of Aplington, Iowa, along with many deeply beloved nieces and nephews.

Cremation rites have been executed and no public gathering will be held. Please take this opportunity to make a donation to a charity of your choice, and to share a sweet memory of Donna at www.mitchellfh.com or for any additional information please call 641-844-1234.

She is preceded in death by her son Todd Bierman, and the love of her life Lawerence Bierman.