Donna Joy Herzog

Donna Joy Herzog, 90, life-time resident of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2023.

Donna was born on July 6, 1932, to Fred and Anne (Striedinger) Olds. She married the love of her life, Lawrence C. Herzog, and together they welcomed four sons, Scott, Brian, Brett, and Jeff. Donna took great pride in her family, and nothing gave her more pleasure than to be in the presence of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dedicated to her family and friends, Donna lovingly embraced everyone with great tenderness. She journeyed with us in our sorrows and celebrated our joys. Her calling to motherhood and friendship was constant and nurturing, a testament to the purity of her love for all. Her vocation was love. Her treasure was her family. She taught us by her example, inspired us with her integrity and grace, and gifted us all with her love.

Donna is survived by her children, Scott (Mary), Brian (Donna), Jeff (Liz); daughter-in-law, Sandra; grandchildren, Sarah (Clinton) Topel, Lisa (Ty) McCurdy, Linsey (Casey) Hruby, Nikki (Ryne) Dougherty, Mallory, Gus, Tucker (Rebecca), Chase Benson, Tre McMillan, Brady and Ty; great-grandchildren, Dayna, Noah, Isleigh Grace and Nora Joy Hruby, Elijah Topel, Charlie and Peyton McCurdy, Rosie, Liam, Ellie and Saoirse Dougherty; sisters, Joanne Brown and Judee Smith; brother, Fred (Lonnie) Olds; numerous nieces and nephews; and close, personal friends, Sandy Balek and Mickie Messman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence C. Herzog; son, Brett Herzog; parents, Fred and Anne Olds; in-laws, Charlie and Mary Herzog; sister, Marie Keating; and brothers-in-law, Jack Keating, Bill Brown, Sr., and Bob Smith.
A vigil will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The Herzog family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the nursing staff of the Sletten Cancer Center for their compassionate, and tender considerations through many years of treatment and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Sletten Cancer Center, or the charity of your choice.