Maureen DeSales Donohue was born in Sioux City, IA on March 19, 1953. She was the youngest daughter of the late Parnell and Dorothy (Melicek) Donohue of Sioux Falls. Maureen graduated from O’Gorman High School and did attend college.
Maureen died at Yankton, SD on November 5, 2025, still strong in her Catholic faith. She is now tapping with the angels.
Her family initiated a fund with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to offer support to families with mentally ill members. The Fund continues to serve to this day.
She is survived by two sisters: Mary Sue Donohue of Boca Raton, FL and Margaret Bruggeman of Sioux Falls; and a caring brother-in-law: Jerry Bruggeman of Sioux Falls; niece: Molly Robinson; and nephew: John Bruggeman.
A Memorial Service will be Monday, November 17, 9:00 AM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
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