Donna Horel

Donna Horel

Donna Horel, 84, a south Rudyard area farm wife, who loved antiques, sewing, art and gardening, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from respiratory problems at the Benefis East Medical Center in Great Falls.

Donna B. Silvernale was born May 6, 1927, at Big Sandy, Mont. She was one of three children born to Frank and Ollie (Campbell) Silvernale. Donna graduated from Box Elder High School in 1945, then continued her education at Northern Montana College in Havre. After receiving her teaching certificate, she began teaching at various country schools in the Havre and Big Sandy communiti...