Donna Kukowski, 72 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Private family services will be held.

Donna Jean Helgeland was born July 29, 1947 along with her twin sister, Dianne, the daughter of Arnold Peder and Sophie Marie (Torkelson) Helgeland. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Pauli Lutheran Church south of Thief River Falls. She attended Washington Elementary and Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls.

In November 1965, Donna was united in marriage to Gary Boman and they made their home in St. Hilaire, MN. To this union three children were born, Sheri, Tracy and Kyle.

Donna worked at Arctic Cat until 1982 and then went to work as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Oakland Park Nursing Home for the next 30 years. After retirement, Donna worked part-time at Valley Home until February 2016.

On April 5, 1991, Donna was united in marriage to Daniel Kukowski in Sisseton, SD.  Donna and Daniel made their home in Viking. Together they enjoyed living on the farm, tending to their vegetable garden, ice fishing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Donna was a hardworking, kind-hearted and loving woman. She forged many strong relationships with her co-workers, residents, friends and family.

Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Boman and Kyle Boman both of Thief River Falls; grandchildren, Ricky, Lainey, Braydon and Bryce; great-grandson, Sam; twin sister, Dianne Gilbertson; brother-in-law, Vincent Hesse; all of Daniel's family; and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; parents; daughter, Sheri and sister, Gloria Hesse.

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