Donna Mae (Mrs. Melvin) Qualey, 79, of Faribault, died on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at her home.

Obituaries of those who die from cancer oftentimes state she died after a courageous fight. Others state she died after a valiant fight. Donna wanted to state: After over four years of extensive chemotherapy treatments for stage four ovarian cancer, she was tired, her luck ran out, and the cancer beat her.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church, Faribault, with the Rev. David Hurtt officiating. Interment will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. and also at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.

Donna Mae Ann Olson, the daughter of Gerhard and Agnes (Reese) Olson, was born on Sept. 19, 1928 in Hartland. She married Melvin L. &8220;Mel&8221; Qualey on Sept. 21, 1947, in Albert Lea. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2001. She was employed by School District 656 for 21 years and enjoyed being the hostess at Hardees in Faribault for 13 years, showing her passion for people both young and old. She was an avid bridge player and was a member of River Bend Nature Center of Faribault. She was currently serving as chairperson of the altar guild.

She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl (and Jim) Flom of Owatonna; one son, Scott (and Lisa) Qualey of Faribault; three grandchildren Ryan Flom, Tara Qualey and Aaron Qualey; one great-grandson Ayden Qualey who have been the light of her life; and one brother, Gerald (and Devonna) Olson of Amery, Wis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel; her parents; one brother, Duane Olson and one sister, Ruth Nelson.

Donna thanks all of you who were a part of her and shared her zest for life. Donna said it was great and she would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

God bless her memory.

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