Donna Marie Howe, 70, of Frankfort, passed away March 28, 2025 at her home. She was born July 2, 1954 in Frankfort, IN to Denzil Keith & Betty Jane (Vermillion) Gleason.
Donna was a lifelong 
resident of Frankfort, attended Frankfort School and received her GED. She retired from Wesley Manor, where she was director of the dietary program. Donna became a member of the Moose Lodge in Frankfort in 1990 (35 years and half her life) and a lifetime member. She served as every officer and chairperson during her years. She held deputy grand regent in 2010, grand council academy of friendship board member in 2014, dean of academy of friendship in 2019, and currently the past dean of academy of friendship. Donna was also on the ritual team for many years. She has earned all honors with the WOTM (Women of the Moose). Donna loved being very active in the Moose, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren and being a Mamaw.
Donna is survived by her son, Jeff (Amanda) Moore of rural Frankfort, granddaughters, Mackenzie Moore, Olivia Moore, Vivian Moore all of Frankfort, significant other, Tommy Click of Frankfort, siblings, Cindy (Johnny Krumrai) Murphy of Crawfordsville, Bill Gleason of Frankfort, Lester (Mary) Gleason of Kentucky, Judy Gleason and Joey Gleason both of South Carolina, as well as nephews, Doug (Leah) Smart, Nick (Trisha) Smart, Blake (Kim) Warnecke, Billy (Jodi) Gleason, Lester Gleason II, and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 with a Woman of the Moose Funeral Ceremony to follow. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mooseheart. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a message.
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