Donna Kay (Stutesman) Auffert, 83, of Parnell, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Nodaway Nursing Home in Maryville.

Donna was born on March 4, 1941 in Parnell, Missouri to Donald Enis and Vesta May (Killam) Stutesman. She was a farm wife and had worked for Eveready. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Auxiliary, she enjoyed taking care of her plants, birds and her cat, Kitzy and was proud of her new home.

She married Charles Gregory Auffert on June 30, 1958 in Parnell, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2010. She was also preceded by her parents, her In-laws, John and Rachel (Hovenkotter) Auffert, sister, Erma (Stutesman) and brother-in-law, Francis Berg, sister-in-law, Sister Mary Ellen Auffert, brother-in-law, Leo Auffert, sister-in-law, Patricia (Bradley) Auffert and brother-in-law, Norbert Schmitz.

She is survived by her children, Linda Coleman (David Clark), David Auffert; sister, Joan Schmitz; brother-in-law, Phillip Auffert; sister-in-law, Willa Auffert; grandchildren, Eric (Dawn) Strueby, Jacob Strueby, Trent, Peyton, Arron (Brooklyn) Coleman, Tabitha Auffert (Matt Hanes), Alicia Briner, Brett Auffert, Molly Bagby; great-grandchildren, Luke and Ian Strueby, Keagan and Sadie Briner, Brock and Charlee Strueby, Aubrie and Lexie Auffert, Kiersten and Reece Strueby, Brecken Auffert, Evelyn and Clarity Hanes.

Mrs. Auffert has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell, Missouri. Rosary will be recited at 10:30am Tuesday prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Parnell. The family suggests memorials to the Nodaway Nursing Home.

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