March 25th, 2015

Donna Jane Hoppe
Donna Jane Hoppe, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015, with her husband and brothers by her side.  Donna was dearly loved by her husband, James; son, Lonnie (Debbie); daughter, Rhonda (Bruce); brothers Joseph (Carol) and David; grandchildren, Jessica, Katrina (Paul), Camie, Tanya (Karl), Ben, Brianna, Michael (Jeanie), Megan, and great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Quincee, Tanner, Caden and McKell.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, brother John, sister-in-law Debbie, and great-granddaughter Juliette.
Donna and her husband, James, were married 56 years, settled in Deer Lodge and raised their two children; her life revolved around her grandchildren.  Donna loved doing ceramics and spent many hours in her garden.
Donna will always be remembered for speaking her mind and making memories.  The cookie jar was always full, where all family and friends made their first stop.  
A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Racetrack Community Hall.