Donna R. Hakken, age 88, died Sunday, Aug. 15.

Sheis survived by her children Ruth (Douglas) Roosien, John (Susan) Hakken, Daniel (Lynda) Hakken, Timothy (Kellie) Hakken, Matthew (Amy) Hakken, Mary (Seishi) Okamoto, Andrew (Cara) Hakken; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Donna was born in Grand Rapids to Cora and John Hoogerhyde. She attended Union High School and Hope College. Donna and her husband were missionaries in the Philippines and in Reformed Churches in Michigan and Iowa. Donna was also a high school teacher in Iowa. Her greatest joy was her family.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at Martin Reformed Church, 1073 116th Ave.. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Rev. Mark Heijerman will officiate.

In honor of Donna and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Reformed Church of America – Widows and Orphans Fund.

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