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Donna Hacken, 87, of Taylors Falls, passed away December 11, 2011.

Donna was born July 9, 1924 to Ira and Esther Zimdars. She was married to Michael Hacken on June 26, 1948 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. They spent most of their married life on River Street in Taylors Falls. She and Mike loved dancing and camping at Clam Falls Wisconsin. Donna worked for many years in the Court Administration Department for Chisago County. Following her retirement, she volunteered for a number of groups, including the Chisago County food shelf, Red Cross and First Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mike and son David. She is survived by sons Steve (Debbie) and their children Brodie (Lynn) and Elizabeth; Kevin; Scott and his son Joshua; and Shawn. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, her sister Bettie Smuder and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11 am. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Rev. Mark Woeltge will officiate. Fellowship will following service.

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