Donna Lee Tenborg, 83, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Private family memorial services will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Brosh Chapel in Solon is in charge of arrangements.

Donna was born September 19, 1926 in Graettinger, the daughter of M.F. "Ted" and Gladys V. (Breffle) Gilbaugh. She married Roy E. Tenborg on April 14, 1942 in Fairmont , Minnesota . Donna worked at Rexall Drug and then as a chairside dental assistant for Dr. C.A. Shiley in Graettinger. Donna moved with her family to North Liberty in the fall of 1963 and then settled in the Solon area in 1967. Donna worked at NCS / Pearson and retired after 25 years in the accounting department. Donna enjoyed her yard and flowers. She liked playing cards with friends and enjoyed doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Among the things she enjoyed were times spent with her sister in law Milli. She enjoyed watching television, playing with "Captain the Dog", and spending time with her family, especially her two grand daughters Kari and Kasi.

Donna is survived by her son Gary Lee Tenborg of Tumwater , Washington ; daughters Gayle M. Tenborg of Tulsa , Oklahoma and Anne E. (William) Taylor of Albert Lea, Minnesota; grandchildren Kari Jean Tenborg of Solon and Kasi Ann Tenborg of North Liberty; a brother Dale Gilbaugh of Earlham; a daughter in law Pat (Owen) Rehnblom of North Liberty and a sister in law Milli Gilbaugh of Iowa City, as well as nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband Roy, a son Mark Tenborg, a brother Paul B. Gilbaugh, and her parents.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.