Dona J. Stevens

Dona J. Stevens, age 87, of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County surrounded by her loving family.

The former Dona Rosinsky was born on July 1, 1938, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Eugene and Gertrude (Delsman) Rosinsky. She grew up in Manitowoc and attended local schools. Dona married Jim Stevens in South Carolina, and he later passed and was buried in South Carolina. She worked as a housekeeper in South Carolina and Wisconsin and maintained close relationships with them. Dona moved back to Manitowoc in 2006. She loved nature, enjoyed her family and was a soulful person.

Survivors include her five children: Randolph (Saralie) Terens, Kim McNeil, Nicholas Terens, Jan Terens, Daniel Terens; 7 grandchildren: Ken Erwin, Kristine Svestka, Kathy Terens, Jeffrey Terens, Scott Terens, Joshua Terens, Zeelie Allison; many great grandchildren; one brother: Andrew Rosinsky, one sister: Sharon Clement; one special niece: Debbie Luebke; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eugene and Gertude Rosinsky; her husband: Jim Steves; the father of her children: Roger Terens; one son: Christopher Terens; one daughter: Julie Allison; and one brother: Wayne Rosinsky.

Private burial took place at the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc.

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The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.

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