Donna M. Krance

Donna M. Krance, age 79, of Fort Atkinson passed away after a brief battle with cancer at St. Mary's hospital, Madison, WI on July 9, 2025.

She was born on January 10, 1946, in Milwaukee WI to the late John and Rose Johnson. Donna graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 1965 and graduated from the school of nursing. Donna also received an Administrative Professional degree from MATC in Fort Atkinson. She married Roger Krance, Sr on November 27.

She was employed as a nurse at Thomas Industries, and managed two CBRF's, she was also a bus driver for Double Three Transportation, and an Administrative Professional for Rate Watch in Fort Atkinson. 

Donna loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed going to church, taking car rides, watching the Green Bay Packers, and doing arts and crafts.

Donna is survived by her loving son, Tyrone; step-sons, Roger Jr. (Annette) Krance, and Michael (Marites) Krance; brother, Richard (Ronna) Johnson; brother-in-law, Terry (Rosie) Krance; sister-in-law, Kay (Bill) Lohmeier; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, her parents, John and Rose Johnson, and her in-laws, Frank and Edna Krance. 

Special thanks to the caregivers from True Comfort who helped Donna over the years. 

A visitation for Donna will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Rd, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, from 10:00 AM until the time of her Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM, at the church.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.