Dona Marie Brakke was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly father on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care, surrounded by her family.

Dona was born on May 8, 1956, in Billings, MT to Vernon and Lenora (Smith) Brakke. She was welcomed by four older siblings, Vickie, Dennis, Arleen, and Terri and she later welcomed a little brother Curtis. She was blessed with six children: Shane Leuenberger, Shana (Philip) Keller, Ketra Brakke, Katrina Brakke, Angela (Scott) Macioroski, and Dawn Lanier. She became the proud grandmother to: Jade Brakke, Ethan (Shaylee) Neu, Ashton Neu, Taya Stephens, Talia Stephens, Jace Keller, and Cale Keller. Dona never missed an opportunity for an adventure or a good time making memories with her family.

Dona was born to be a caregiver. After raising her children and granddaughter Jade, she went on to care for so many others. The majority of her career was spent working at various group homes and assisted living facilities where she touched so many lives. Her most recent passion was working at The Lodge in Sidney, MT where she worked until she was forced to retire due to her health. She will be missed by so many but remembered so deeply.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Vickie, Dennis, Terri and Curtis and her deepest loss of all, her daughter Ketra.

Thank You