Donna B. Schmiedeke, age 62, of Elkhart, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1954, in Greensburg, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Leona (Harris) Ball.

Donna married Herb Schmiedeke on August 4, 1986, in Elkhart at the First Church of God. She loved being around people, especially children; and enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Herb of their home; two sons, Dustin Boston of Alva, Oklahoma, Tyler Boston of Woodward, Oklahoma; four brothers, Russell Ball, Allen Ball, Kenny Ball, and Larry Ball; and one granddaughter, Makayla.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial service will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 2:30 PM at the First Church of God in Elkhart, Kansas with Pastor Denny Huebner officiating. Family suggests memorials be given to Donna Schmiedeke Memorial Fund or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.