Donna Hilsgen

Donna Rae (Brown) Hilsgen, age 53 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Dec. 14, 2014. She was a Long-time employee at Coca-Cola in Eagan,

Funeral service 12:00 Noon Sat., Dec. 20, 2014 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Ave S., Cottage Grove with visitation two hours prior.

Donna Rae (Brown) Hilsgen was born February 25, 1961 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Donald and Carol (Clark) Brown. The family later moved to Cottage Grove where she graduated from Park High School in 1979. She was employed at Stockmans and the Tractor Supply Company before taking a position as an administrative assistant at the Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Eagan. Donna was married to Anthony "Tony" Hilsgen in 1986 and enjoyed many years together.

Donna adored her grandchildren and loved to spend time with them every chance she had. She enjoyed shopping for things to give to others and was known as a natural party planner. Donna looked forward to her outings with "The Red Wing Girls" and time spent fishing.

Donna is survived by her husband Tony; son, Eric (Jackey); daughter, Mandy (Aaron) Schalk; 7 beloved grandchildren. Preceded by father, Donald and Nephew, Jeff Nielsen.

"Love you to the heavens and back" We love you mom!