Donna Bruno, 81, Owatonna

Donna M. Bruno, 81, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.

She was born on June 30, 1942, in Owatonna to Donald and Margaret (Frame) Bruno. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1960. She attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.

She moved to Shoreview, Minn. There she taught her whole career in Special Education in the Mounds View School District ISD 621. In retirement, she enjoyed teaching friends quilting and candy making. She was also an avid reader.

She is survived by two sisters Marilyn (John) “Gus” Bjorklund, and Janice (Joel) Jensen; and seven nieces and nephews: Kim, Scott, Terrie, Elicia, Jamie, John and Amy.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery in the springtime.

For more information or to leave an online message of condolence, go to www.megercares.com.