Donna Jo Haratyk, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri.

Donna Jo Haratyk, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2021. She entered this life on September 22, 1950, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Dole) Haratyk in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Rodney. 

With a generous heart, Donna loved helping people and chose to become a nurse. She worked as a nurse in prisons and as a pediatric disability nurse. Donna enjoyed gardening, traveling, painting, creating stained glass art, and spending time with animals, especially dogs. She was an active member of the Episcopal Church. Donna was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend, she will be greatly missed by those who knew her. 

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Haratyk of Springfield, Missouri; uncle, Jack Doyle of Republic, Missouri; aunt, Virginia Odde of Thermopolis, Wyoming; as well as many cousins and friends. 

No services are planned at this time. Arrangement and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.