Donaldeen "Dona" Dickenson

Donaldeen "Dona" Dickenson, age 93, of Columbus died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookestone Acres.

Funeral Services are 10:30 am Thursday, July 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home.  Interment is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Family requests everyone to wear a mask and to practice social distancing per public health measures.

The funeral will be live streamed on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page.

Donaldeen "Dona" V. Dickenson was born January 16, 1927 in St. Edward, NE to Marvin and Berneice (Guiles) Goodman. She grew up in St. Edward and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1945 where she was a class officer, cheerleader, and played the clarinet in the band.  Following high school, she moved to Omaha where she worked for Mutual of Omaha until she was united in marriage to Marvin "Moon" Dickenson on March 25, 1948 in Lawrence, KS. After moving to Columbus in the early 1950's, she was a loving wife and mother who loved her children unconditionally and was a role model of quiet strength.  After her children left home, she worked for Reece's Wooden Shoe for several years.

Dona's home was her sanctuary where she loved to entertain her family and friends. She also loved caring for her cat.  She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and served on various committees.  She especially enjoyed making and delivering quilts.  Dona's children and grandchildren were her purest joy.

Dona is survived by:
Daughter Candace Becher of Columbus
Daughter Mischelle (David) Hancock of Osceola
Son Kenn Dickenson of Columbus
Sister Marilyn Koch of Santa Ana, CA
Sister-in-law Mary Ann Dickenson of Columbus
Grandson Jason (Beth) Miller of Columbus
Granddaughter Nichole (Eric) Park of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Ryan (Christina) Miller of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Blake (Leigh) Becher of Lincoln
Grandson Kyle (fiancé Lindsay Peterson) Peplinski of Norfolk
Grandson Nathan (Sidney Cech) Giles of Lincoln
7 Great Grandchildren: Joshua, Samantha, Eric Jr, Andrew, Eric, Matix, and Macy

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Marvin Dickenson
Parents Marvin and Berneice Goodman
Brother Stanley Goodman
Step-Mother Ida Goodman

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or to the Columbus Public Library