Negaunee Twp. - Donna Marie Rife, age 55, of 54 Midway Dr. Negaunee, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, while in the loving care of her family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Donna was born in Ft Wayne, Indiana on April 24, 1966, a daughter of the late Carol (Snyder) Case and David L. Dome. For the past 15 years Donna had lived in Negaunee Twp with her longtime boyfriend John Scott.  Before that Donna had lived in various locations including Perkins, MI. Donna worked for Walmart in the lost prevention department for 22 years, which included working at the Marquette and Escanaba stores. Donna loved playing Pool and participated in the Negaunee Women's Pool League along with Diamond Art, trips to the Casino, playing BINGO, watching sunsets and waterfall adventures.

Donna is survived by a son, Jason E. (Tabby) Tainter, of Union Grove, WI and their soon to be first child whom was Donna's first grandchild that she was looking forward to meeting; significant other John Scott of Negaunee; stepdaugher Jessica L. (Adam) Christian of Ishpeming and their daughter Myla Jade; stepson Derek J. Scott of Ishpeming; stepdaughter Ashley E. Scott of Gwinn; two sisters, Mary (Ken) Barrett, of Gordonsville, TN; Nicole Smith, of Gordonsville, TN; five brothers, Mike (Amanda) Snyder, of Roseville, MI; Pat (Lynn) Davenport, of Green Bay, WI; David (Jody) Dome, of Kenosha, WI; Art Case, of Lafayette, TN; John Case, of Lafayette, TN;  along with numerous  nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Barb Godfrey, her grandmother Margaret "Nan" Snyder who was influential in Donna's life, along with her stepfather Art Case.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming where a celebration of her life and sharing of memories will be held at the conclusion of the visitation.

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