Ishpeming- Dona Mae Lenten, age 80 of 111 Bluff St. #301, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee surrounded by her family. She had been a resident at Eastwood for the past 2 weeks.

Dona was born in Ishpeming on February 27, 1929, the daughter of the late James A. and Mae (Tucker) Johnson. She was a 1948 graduate of Ishpeming High School and was employed at the H.W. Gossard Company as a seamstress. Dona also worked for the Ishpeming school district as a cook. She enjoyed playing BINGO and going to the casino. Dona was active in her grandchildren's lives and enjoyed being a spectator at their sporting events. She was skilled in knitting, baking, golfing, and making wedding cakes.

Dona is survived by her husband Ray Lenten of Ishpeming, two daughters: Bonnie (Steve) Roberts of Ishpeming; Julie (Kurt) Lehmann of Ishpeming, a son: Steve (Janis) Lenten of Millheim, PA, two sisters: Joyce (Kenneth) Maki of Salt Lake City, UT, Marie LaLonde of Ishpeming, a brother, James A. Johnson of Negaunee, Grandsons: Chris & Erick Roberts and Andrew (Amalia) and Jacob Lehmann, and a great grandson Ayden Roberts along with several nieces and nephews. Dona was preceded in death by a sister Betty Grenfell.


Memorial Services will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Ishpeming, on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 12:00noon with Rev. James Robb officiating. A luncheon will follow the services at the church. Interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to the American Cancer Society.


Dona's obituary may also be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.