Donna Marie Persky, 70, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away at 10:44 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home after a long illness. She was born on November 1, 1949 in Fort Madison, IA to Vincent & Avis Morris Bohnenkamp. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1967 and the University of Iowa in 1973 with a triple major in psychology, sociology & social work. She married Jerrold M. Persky on May 20, 1973 in Iowa City, IA. Donna raised two children, David & Michelle. She enjoyed living in Europe and was an avid genealogist and traced her ancestors to the founding of the United States.
At the family’s request, due to the current co-vid situation, a public visitation and viewing will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Madison without the family present. A public graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison with Rev. Joseph Phung officiating. A memorial has been established for Holy Trinity High School. Online condolences to Donna’s family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.
