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La Donna "Donna" Fay Cavalier (née Zahnow), 91, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Luverne; parents, William and Helen.
She is survived by her children, Deborah, Norma (Kevin), Kurt (Sue), Janice, Barbara, Roger (Renee), Duane (Cindy), and LeAnn (Pat); 24 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; her sister, LouAnn Gackle and 9 extended family members.
Donna was born to parents, Helen Pearl Zahnow (née Kitchen) and William Frederick Zahnow on August 15, 1935, in Fergus Falls, and lived a life of joy surrounded by children and family.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 29 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 Dale St. N., St. Paul with visitation from 10-11 AM. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.
Maternity of Mary Catholic Church
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