Funeral services for Donna Marie Rossow, 80, of Mobridge, will be at 10:00 am, Monday, November 9, 2026, at Family Worship Center in Mobridge. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Family Worship Center with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

Donna Marie Rossow passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 2, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota, after a short stint with cancer.

Donna was born on October 10, 1946, in Mobridge, South Dakota to Arne and Lorraine (Bieber) Gunderson. She grew up on the family farm, south of Pollock, South Dakota. She attended Hillside Country School for eight years and went on to graduate from Pollock High School in 1964.

On November 20, 1964, she married Kenneth Rossow of Herreid, South Dakota at the Herreid Baptist Church. In September of 1965, they moved to Lead, South Dakota where Kenny went to work for Homestake Gold Mine. While living in Lead, their sons Robert (Bob) and Steven (Steve) were born.

In 1969, they moved their family to Pollock, South Dakota when their daughter Diedra (Deide) was born. Donna worked at the Campbell County Bank for three years, when they moved to Herreid, South Dakota. Then, their daughter Angela (Annie) was born, completing their family. Donna continued working at the Campbell County Bank before moving to Mobridge, South Dakota in 1976. Donna then worked for State Farm Insurance and Citizens Bank/Dacotah Bank.

Donna was a Girl Scout leader and served on the board of the Mobridge Community Fund for several years. She enjoyed growing a big, beautiful vegetable garden for many years and processed the produce. She liked making different kinds of jellies. After retirement, Kenny and Donna enjoyed traveling to many states and took many cruises.

Donna was a very proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Donna missed very few football, basketball, and volleyball games and many school events that her children participated in. Donna was proud of her children and their great work ethic. Donna felt truly blessed by her husband and loving family.

Donna was a member of United Church of Christ and was involved in Bible studies and women’s groups. She had a great love for the Lord and was so blessed during her life.

Donna is survived by her husband Kenneth Rossow, her sons, Robert (Janelle) Rossow, Steven Rossow (Ann), daughters Diedra (Jason) Baldwin, Angela (Mark) Heltzel. Grandchildren: Rebecca (Johnny) Wynia, Rylee Rossow, Jada Rossow, Jordyn Rossow, Remington (Kelsey) Rossow, Hattie Baldwin, Rowdy Baldwin, and Marlee Heltzel. Great grandchildren: Kenley and Emery Wynia

Donna is preceded in death by her parents; Arne and Lorraine Gunderson, in-laws, Earl and Christine Rossow, brothers-in-law, Darrell Van Beek, Freddie Freeman, Larry Umber, Don Peterson, Mervin Mittleider, Larry Fjeldheim, sister-in-law, Gladys Fjeldheim, and niece Carrie Freeman.

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