Donna Winberg

Donna Jean Winberg , age 76, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, July 24, 2017. Donna was born in Saint Paul, MN, on April 4, 1941, to parents, Stanley D. and Sylvia H. (Nordberg) Lunceford.  She grew up in St. Paul and attended public schools there, graduating in 1959 from Johnson High School.   She was involved with community events as a young person and in 1959, Donna was crowned Queen of the Payne Avenue Harvest Festival.    On June 23, 1962, Donna was united in marriage to Melvin E. Winberg at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Saint Paul.  From 1969 to 2000, they owned and operated Winberg’s Resort and Campground on Clam Lake near Siren.  Donna was the manager of the business and Mel maintained the buildings and property.  They raised their three sons and met many wonderful people at the resort, most becoming life-long friends.   Donna was a long-time member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. She was a Sunday School Teacher and had served on the church council. For many years, Donna was a dedicated member of the Burnett County Resort and Campground Association and the Siren Chamber of Commerce. Donna was instrumental in the planning and execution of the 19 th  annual Governor’s Fishing Opener that was held in May of 1984 on Clam Lake with Governor Anthony Earl kicking off the festivities.  She also helped organize the women’s fishing tournaments held on Clam Lake. Donna helped the Siren Lions Club at their annual rummage sale.  She also served as Den Mother for the local Cub Scout and Boy Scout packs.   Besides tending her flower gardens, Donna enjoyed picking raspberries and blackberries with her grandchildren, reading, watching science fiction and thriller movies, and playing cards and Mahjong with her girlfriends.  Most of all, Donna adored   spending time with her family and making memories. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia and Stanley Lunceford; her husband, Melvin, who died on June 3, 2007; and a brother, Stanley “Butch” (Barbara) Lunceford. Donna is survived by her sons and their spouses: Mark (Brenda) Winberg, Melvin “Sonny” (Becky) Winberg, Jr., and Michael (Cheryl) Winberg; grandchildren: Tyler, Kendra, and Ashley; Nolan and Kyle; and Taylor and Ryan; brothers: David (Vickie) Lunceford and Larry (Tina) Lunceford; several nieces and nephews; and multiple life-long friends. Relatives and friends may attend visitation between 5:00 and 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI.  The memorial service for Donna will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am), Friday, July 28, 2017, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, WI, with Pastor Paul Peterson officiating.  A fellowship luncheon will be held at the church following the service. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI.