Donna Loge

Donna Lee (Hodges) Loge was born May 19, 1945, in Potosi, Missouri, and departed this life March 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 10 months, and 6 days.

On February 23, 1963, she was united in marriage to Orvil Lee Loge, and to this union four sons were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hyroline and Gladys (Allen) Hodges; her husband of 61 years, Orvil Loge; one sister, Judith Vuylsteke; one granddaughter, Schellby Loge; and one great-granddaughter, Andi Loge.

Donna is survived by her sons, Gene Loge and wife, Tracy, of Mansfield, Missouri, Bill Loge and wife, Lee, of Osage Beach, Missouri, Ovie Loge and wife, Misti, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Jamie Loge and wife, Jana, of Ava, Missouri; one brother, “Bub” Hyroline Hodges Jr. of Otto, Missouri, two sisters, Sharon Adams and husband, Richard, of Barnhart, Missouri, and Karen Bragg and husband, Mike, of Marion, Arkansas; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Donna was born in Potosi, Missouri, and graduated from Herculaneum High School in the class of 1963. She was saved at an early age and baptized in Moss Hollow Creek in Barnhart, Missouri. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Houston, Missouri. She worked alongside Orvil at the Shelter Insurance Office in Houston, Missouri. She also managed Bill’s Dollar Store for ten years and worked at Town and Country Supermarket in Mansfield, Missouri, for many years where she met many life-long friends.

Orvil and Donna lived in Mtn. View, Missouri, for 10 years, Houston, Missouri, for 15 years, and the last 25 years in Ava, Missouri.

Donna was a member of the Houston Eastern Star and Ava Eastern Star chapter. She was also a member of the Ozarks Mountain Players and sang in Laura’s Memories play in Mansfield for several years.

Donna was known for her caring and giving spirit. Her generosity was evident by the many instances where neighborhood kids could be found in her home enjoying her famous Kool-aid while playing outside with her sons. Her cooking was legendary, even earning her a spot on the front page of the Houston newspaper for the Thanksgiving meal she prepared. Her family will definitely miss Memaw’s cooking, especially her banana bread and biscuits and gravy. In her spare time, she enjoyed trips to the casino with her friends, Sharon, Sue, and Erma. She was known affectionately as a modern day Picasso. A painting or craft of hers can be found hanging in the homes of many of Donna’s family and friends. She never missed an opportunity to cheer on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at a local sports event. Her world revolved around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren of whom she was very proud.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will always cherish the many memories spent together.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children or Mansfield Eastern Star.