Donna Mae Helen Hendrickson was born June 3, 1939 in Ulen, MN to H. Gilman and Mamie (Tollefsrud) Hendrickson. She grew up on the farm in Ulen and was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church. Donna lived for a short time in Hawley, MN before moving to Detroit Lakes. She was united in marriage with Arnold Vange November 27, 1971 in Detroit Lakes. Arnold passed away September 6, 1985. Donna married Gene Rinehart September 12, 1989 in Detroit lakes.
Donna enjoyed having visitors, chatting on the telephone, and going for a nice drive in the car. She also loved listening to music, taking pictures and collecting jewelry. Donna loved her family very much.
Donna is survived by her nieces, Joanne (Dennis) Holte and Karie (Dave) Robertson, both of Hawley; her nephews, Jim (Marla) Wegleitner of Sartell, MN and Paul (Lois) Wegleitner of Detroit Lakes; one brother-in-law, Irv Wegleitner of Detroit Lakes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie and Gilman; her husband, Arnold; her sisters; Macel Haugtvedt and Lois Wegleitner; one brother-in-law, Ernie Haugtvedt; two nieces, Karen Haugtvedt and Joyce (Haugtvedt) Fraser.