It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Donna Kay Hurni. Donna was born on November 3, 1960, the first child born to Wilma and Don Hurni. Growing up in Helena, she explored the surrounding areas; curious about the history of the neighborhood and her home town. When they could, Donna and her brothers Jeff and Neal hiked and explored the neighborhood. She was a free spirit and determined in everything she did.
Donne attended Central, Hawthorn and CR Andersons schools. She met her future husband, Tom Jensen. Tom and Donna were married in the front yard of the family home in June 1977. Two sons, James and Tom, were born during their marriage, they later divorced. Donna married Terry Hoyer and even though they divorced they remained friends. She later married Mike Rusek.
She loved plants and had a real “green thumb” in addition to plants, she loved creating Christmas wreaths for family and friends. She was also known for her bird houses. She loved watching birds and other wildlife that visited her yard; some of whom she named. She called magpies “Montana Penguins”
She is survived by her parents Wilma and Don Hurni, sons James Jensen and Tom and Anna Hoyer, brothers Jeff and Susie Hurni and Neal and Debbie Hurni, grandkids David, Lisa, Khloe and Gabrielle.
Donna was preceded in death by her ex-husband Terry Hoyer and husband Mike Ruske
Rest in peace, Donna. You will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held in late Spring or early Summer. Date, time and place to be determined and announced later.
Our thanks to Big Sky Cremations for assisting during this difficult time.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Nikki Cory says
Neal
We are saddened to hear the passing of your sweet, beautiful sister, Donna. Our hearts and prayers are with you and you family today.
Lee Cory
Nikki Cory
Kathy Tucker says
My sweet cousin, our heart are broken. The sadness is hard to deal with we were very blessed to have spend time with you everyone who knew you’ loved You.
Everything your hands touhed was created from your heart always made with so much love you were so strong, always so positive.l will miss you dearly. I love you with all my heart. Rest in peace Beautiful!
Fritz Zettel says
Very sorry for your loss.
Shauna Longmire says
Oh Donna, the stories we could tell!! You were always an amazing friend to me and had my back no matter what. I will miss your smile and your laugh my friend. Rest in Peace sweet Donna.
Bonnie Distasio says
I’m so sorry to hear Donna Hurni has passed. She had a beautiful smile and was an incredible person.She will always be in my Heart. My prays 🙏 ♥️ for family and friends. I have lots of memories and fun times.!. RIP my friend.
Shanna from Montana says
I love u always my soul sister. My heart is so heavy with sadness. I will see u again!!! So many memories, singing, knowing we were rock stars, even if all neighbors disagreed… You always knew what word friend meant! I will see u in heavan