Donna Blatny

Donna Lee Blatny, one of five children of Lois Lorayne (Wilber) and Harold Wayne Rollins, was born on May 15, 1950 in Atlantic, Iowa. She grew up in Carson, Iowa and attended schools in Carson and Macedonia, Iowa, graduating from the Carson High School in 1968.

Donna and Robert Ray "Bob" Blatny were married on June 6, 1968 at the Presbyterian Church in Carson. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Ron, Justin, and Darrick.

Donna was a loving wife, a homemaker and busy mother. From 1988 to 1999, she worked at Target at the Mall of the Bluffs in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her many enjoyments included horseback riding, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, and motorcycle riding. She loved to take cruises and traveling to Alaska. Donna enjoyed cooking and made many tasty meals and treats. She also loved being "Mom" and "Grandma" and spoiling her grandchildren.

Donna and Bob were married 43 years when Donna passed away unexpectedly at their home in Carson on December 6, 2011. She had attained the age of 61 years, 6 months, and 21 days and was preceded in death by her mother Lois Rollins and brother Darrell Rollins.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband Robert Blatny of Carson; sons, Ron Blatny and wife Liz, of Carson, Justin Blatny and wife Tamara of Blue Springs, MO, and Darrick Blatny of Omaha, NE; father Harold Rollins of Carson; six wonderful, delightful grandchildren, Ben Blatny, Aidan Daigh, Hunter Blatny, Colton Blatny, Darren Blatny, and Ana Blatny; brother Dwayne Rollins of Griswold, IA; sisters, Darla Harrill and husband Porter of Carson, and Roxann Strong and husband Dave of Westphalia, IA: many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many, many friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Carson or Oakland Fire & Rescue Departments.