Donna Lou (McCullough) Newcomer passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 92 in Denver, CO. Donna was the first of 4 daughters born to Lloyd and Dorothy McCullough. She was born on September 10, 1933, in College Springs, IA. Donna grew up in Villisca, IA where she and her sisters, Arlene and Judy, helped farm with their father while sister, Carol, helped in the home. Donna graduated from Villisca High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. Shortly after graduation she moved to Omaha, NE to attend business school. She met Milton Dean Newcomer in Omaha, and they were married on October 3, 1953, at the Villisca Methodist Church. Donna and Milton welcomed 3 children, Debra Kay, Donna Kathryn and David Kris. Donna worked at various jobs over the years in Omaha and retired from Robert's Dairy. Donna enjoyed her family, which included 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Donna was beloved by many and was described as a kind, thoughtful and fun person who was always ready to help others.  She adored children and loved being with them, finding them interesting, fun to be with and incredibly entertaining. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her.  She rejoiced in their accomplishments and celebrated them whenever she could.  Besides her own children, she "raised" many others whom she continued to stay in touch with as they grew up and regarded them as part of her own family.

Donna is survived by daughter Debbie (Fritz) Karrer, daughter Kathy (Dave) McAlpin and son Kris Newcomer, grandchildren Julie (Brad) Simbric, Jamie (Brian) Bowman, Michael Karrer and Tommy Karrer. Great grandchildren Jackson and Brix Bowman, Brody and Nolan Simbric and Freddie Karrer, sister Carol Hart and many nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband Milton Dean, daughter-in-law Debra Marie Newcomer, parents Lloyd and Dorothy McCullough, sisters Arlene Orton and Judy Kemper, brothers-in-law Ron Hart and Ed Kemper, niece Marcy Kowski, and nephew Scott Kemper.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am at Happy Hollow Country Club, 1701 S. 105th Street, Omaha, NE  68124, followed immediately by a light lunch. Interment will be at 3:00pm  at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138 for those who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children's Hospital Colorado or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .