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Donna Hagemann Obituary

Donna Hagemann
LEAF RIVER, IL– Donna Hagemann, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Rockford, IL. She married Leonard "Tobe" Hagemann on April 5, 1953, and they were married for 69 years.They moved to the farm "Sunset Acres Farms" in Leaf River, IL. She helped alongside her husband in all aspects of farming for the rest of their lives. Her greatest joys were her home, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and going to the lake house at Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin.
She enjoyed taking care of her yard, flowers, and taking rides on her John Deere Gator.
Donna is going to be missed greatly; her smile and laughter will be remembered forever.
Donna is survived by her children, Julie Edwin of Chana, IL, Christy (Jim) Bachman of Leaf River, IL, and Shari (Randy) Martin of Forreston, IL; grandchildren, Tara (Brad) Johnson of St. Charles, IL, Breann (Tom) Sublewski of Byron, IL, Tobi (Doug) Johnson of Winnebago, IL, Cody (Hannah) Hoting of Freeport, IL, and extended grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Walker of Belvidere, IL; and sisters-in-law, Gussie Grove of Leaf River, IL and Janie McNames of Byron, IL.
Graveside services will be held at Lightsville Cemetery for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ogle County Life on Feb. 2, 2026.

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