Donna C. (Turner) Hotchkiss

Donna C. Hotchkiss, age 91, of Wautoma, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born November 10, 1932 in King, the daughter of Donald Turner and Clara Beggs.  She married Richard “Dick” Hotchkiss on October 31, 1951 in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2018.

Donna was an active member of the Plainfield community where she served as the Plainfield Village Clerk for many years.  She was also employed at Woodward Implement for several years.  She will be fondly remembered for her genuine smile and kind words to many.

She is survived by her two sons, Richard (Mary) Hotchkiss, Wisconsin Rapids, Todd (Kathy) Hotchkiss, Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Bradley Hotchkiss, Andrea Mora, Ayumi King and Kiyomi Araki-Beaucage; eleven great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; her sister, Marion Mullenix; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Roscoe and Terry Turner and brother-in-law, Carl Mullenix.

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Stahl Funeral Home, Plainfield.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in the Plainfield Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Donna Hotchkiss Family, 465 Woodland Dr. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Memorials will be for Waushara County Meals on Wheels, Plainfield EMS and SSM Health at Home-Hospice.  Stahl Funeral & Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements, www.stahlfuneralhome.com