Donna Jeanne Blaha

Donna Jeanne Blaha, 96, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2025.

Born in Jackson, Michigan, on December 5, 1929, Donna was the daughter of the late Ella Cleora (Edmondson) and Philip Peters. She graduated from Simpson High School and later dedicated her life to caring for children through her beloved business, Donna’s Daycare, where she nurtured hundreds of kids for over 30 years. To many, she was more than a caregiver—she was a grandmother and a friend.

Donna had a passion for cooking and was known for her generosity, often feeding the Southeast of Saline football team. Her family will fondly remember her famous dumplings and kolaches. In her free time, she loved to read, and above all, she cherished her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarance Eugene Blaha, whom she married on August 16, 1950, in Simpson, Kansas. They shared a loving life together until his passing in 2002. Donna was also preceded in death by her son, Daryn Blaha; grandson, Andrew Aksamit; and great-granddaughter, Ellie Myers.

Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Towler (James) and Debra Aksamit (Stephen); sons, Danny Blaha and Mark Blaha (Beverly); sister, Barbara Cummings; grandchildren Derek, Jennifer, Brandi, Andrea, Matthew, Cody, Calle, and Jerri; and seven great-grandchildren.

Donna requested her funeral to be “short and sweet.” A graveside service will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.