Donna J. Matz
An elegant lady, Donna Jean Matz (84) of Omaha, Okoboji, and Scottsdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and her devoted husband on August 12th. Donna was one of seven children born in Omaha to Ruth and Leo B. Finnigan. She married her true-life partner of 57 years, Monte E. Matz in 1963 at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church. Donna was a supportive mother who taught her five children to set a proper dinner table, write a thank you note and how to love unconditionally. She enjoyed cooking, golf, tennis, and bridge. Monte knew better than to ever interrupt her special Thursdays with the ladies, which started with a round of golf, followed by lunch and several hands of serious bridge in the clubhouse. Theirs was a true lasting love story because, as Monte says, “I never lost sight of who was the boss”.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her five brothers and one sister. Surviving in addition to her husband are children: Debbie Roles (Gary), Chris Heldt (Derron), Duke (Monte Jr.) Matz, Maron Hindman (Don), and Jay Matz (Stacie); 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be scheduled to be determined by the family at a later date. Those who wish to remember Donna in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, Iowa Great Lakes Association, iagreatlakes.com, P.O Box 468, Okoboji, IA 51355 or Hospice of the Valley, hov.org, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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So sorry for your loss, such a lovely person.
Donna was always a joy to be with. I never heard a harsh or critical word from her. Christmas open houses were the best! This little Matz family sends virtual hugs and prayers to all who are grieving her passing.
The beautiful Donna Matz, neighbor on Ohio Street. So many good times!
My condolences to her family and my cousins. I have very fond memories of my Aunt…
Our deepest sympathies to you Monte and family! I remember I I remember so many fun times with Donna playing golf and bridge! Although a blessing that she has passed, a very elegant chapter in your lives has closed and for that there is sadness!! Sending caring thoughts from Bob and I !! 🌺🌺🌺 The Ameses
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