Donna M. (Baier) Garten, 98, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1926, the daughter of George Baier and Ella (Crick) Baier. On May 2, 1948, she married Robert D. “Bob” Garten in Medicine Lodge, KS. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2006.
Donna grew up in Barber County graduating from Medicine Lodge High School then attending college at Texas State College for Women before returning to Medicine Lodge.
Donna was the Clerk of the District Court in Medicine Lodge, KS. She was a member of the Medicine Lodge Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Steve (Bev) Garten of Medicine Lodge, KS; one daughter, Cathy (Clay) Axline of Medicine Lodge, KS; three grandchildren, Justin (Catherine) Garten, Matthew (Yuna) Garten, and Michael (Ericka) Axline; three great-grandchildren, Brandon Garten, Evan Garten, and Blake Axline; four step grandchildren, Michael (Tina) Brown, Julie (Jeramie) Dobbins, Josh (Taffy) Axline, and Greg (Amy) Axline; twelve step great-grandchildren; four step great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Sam Baier, and two sisters, Beulah Adams and Marjorie Lukens.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Tom Walters officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Library, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com