Janice Donahue

Janice Le Rhea Mae (Cahalan) McGeough-Donahue, 78, of Guttenberg, formerly of Waterville, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. Memorial Service was held Saturday, January 9 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in McGregor, with Rev. Nils de Jesus Hernandez serving as the Officiant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date at St Pius Cherry Mound Cemetery, Harpers Ferry.
Janice was born November 14, 1937 to Woodrow and Gretta (Huffman) Cahalan in rural Harpers Ferry. She attended Smoky Hollow Country School, Marquette Grade School and Waukon High School in Waukon.
Janice was united in marriage with LeRoy V. McGeough July 3, 1954 at St. Pius Cherry Mound Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Ten children were born to this union. LeRoy passed away December 18, 1990.
Janice was united in marriage to John Francis Donahue October 23, 1992 in Lansing. She farmed and worked for Northern Engraving in Waukon for over 30 years.  Janice loved country music, fishing, mushroom hunting, sewing, quilting, playing cards and was a great cook.  She enjoyed spending time with her pets but most of all Janice loved being with her family.
She was a member of the Waterville City Council for many years and the St. Pius Cherry Mound Catholic Church. She taught Sunday school for many years as well. She was very proud of her Irish heritage.
Janice is survived by her eight children: Larry (Lisa) McGeough of Willard, MO, Pat (Debbie) McGeough of Waukon, Roberta (Bill) Tesar of McGregor, Kenny (Monica) McGeough of Waterville, Peggy (Craig) Schultz of McGregor, Molly (Bob) Wasechek of Prairie du Chien, WI, Matt McGeough of Prairie du Chien, WI and Erin (Will) Zeeh of McGregor; one daughter-in-law, Cindy (Neil) Landt of Monona; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Jack (Jan) Cahalan of Waterville; one sister, Cheryl Neels of Savanna, IL; one sister-in-law, Catherine (Dayton) Jones of Harpers Ferry; and many nieces and nephews.
Janice was preceded in death by her first husband, LeRoy V. McGeough, December 18, 1990; her second husband, John Francis Donahue, July 31, 2008; her parents, Woodrow and Gretta (Huffman) Cahalan; her daughter, Monica McGeough; her son, Morry McGeough; twin granddaughters, Charity and Chastity McGeough; one grandson, Willie McGeough; one brother, Earl Cahalan; and one son-in-law, Gary Dahlstrom.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to McGregor or Waterville Fire and Rescue Departments or to the St. Pius Cherry Mound Cemetery, Harpers Ferry. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor assisted the family with arrangements.