Madonna Cashman
January 7, 1930 ~ January 18, 2024
Madonna (Donna) Ann Cashman, 94, died at Memorial Hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on January 18, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, IA with Msg. Jim Miller celebrating the Mass. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Elma have been entrusted with Madonna’s arrangements. (641) 393-2461.
Donna was born on the family farm near Lourdes, IA on January 7, 1930 to George and Clementine (Brophy) Hughes. She attended school in Lourdes and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1948. She obtained her teacher’s certificate, and taught five years in Howard County rural schools. On June 9,1951, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes Donna was united in marriage to Glen Cashman. To this union four children were born. She remained at their home to care for her growing family.
In 1969 she returned to teaching in Alta Vista and later New Hampton. She received her BA in education at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, and completed advanced work at other universities in Iowa. She belonged to Chat and ? Club and was a member of I.C. Rosary Society as well as education associations. She especially enjoyed her family, dancing to big band music, gardening, swimming, quilting, sewing; traveling to 49 states, the provinces of Canada, Ireland, Wales, England, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and Mexico.
Those left to cherish her memories are her sister, Peggy (Francis) Nibaur, her four children: William (Sharon), Waverly, IA, Dr. Timothy (Joyce), Santa Teresa, NM, Michelle (Randy) Till, LaMotte, IA, Daniel (Deb), Urbandale, IA. Grandchildren: Kyler (Paige), Justin (Amber) and Trevor (Jessica) Deutmeyer, Brent (Erica) and Colby Till, Ann, John (Esma) Cashman, Molly (Casey) Dodder, Sarah (Nitesh) Patel, Kelsey, Katie and Juliana Cashman. Great-grandchildren include Gabe, Henry, and Juliana Deutmeyer, Kerry Dodder, McCoy and Wrenley Till in addition to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glen, her parents, siblings and in-laws: Virginia and Carter J. Bergen, William Hughes, David and Marta Hughes, Neil and Joan Cashman, nephews Mike and Neil Cashman, and niece Sara Nibaur Baughman.
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Had such great conversations at the Waverly library with Donna, about books and people. I swear she knew more people and family stories than I did. I will sincerely miss her. My condolences Cashman Clan.
I taught with her in NH…she was a special lady.
Such a wonderfully sweet lady. Sending sympathy & prayers to the Cashman family. ♡
Sympathies to the family great lady
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Our deepest sympathy to her entire family.
God Bless you sweet lady. Condolences to her family.🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
My sympathy to the Cashman families!
Donna was such a wonderful teacher. Condolences to the Cashman family.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Deepest sympathy and prayers to Donna’s family.
My sympathy to the family!
Thoughts and prayers to all the families. Hugs
Deepest sympathy to the Cashman family. We will really miss one of the best friends we’ve ever had🙏🏻❤️
My sympathy to the Family!
Bill, sorry to hear of the passing of your mom… your mom and dad were so much fun to be around. Thinking of you at this sad time !!
Your all in my thoughts!
Deepest sympathy to the Cashman family! She was a great lady! Prayers for the family!🙏🙏
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Cashman Family.
As a kid growing up in the neighborhood, Glen was our Dekalb seed dealer and we got to know Glen and Donna well . Donna was always kind. Took great pride in her landscaping and flowers in the farm. She gave mom a start off her own sedum flowers and we still have those growing 42+ years later! Donna was a school teacher and knew my kindergarten teacher as they attended college classes together . She gave me a book once when I was 8 or 10 years old and said, always read. Always lots of fun stories and talks .
Decades later you’d see Donna doing her power walks down the gravel road by the river. She always had a big wave. She kept busy and active!
Does anyone remember that giant Northfolk pine tree she grew in the living room? I always thought that was neat as a kid to see.
Now when I drive by Saint Cecilia church and cemetery I see the Cashman headstone right near the front fence by the road. I always say hi Glen and will continue do so for Donna now also.
Peace be with you all!
Russell Brincks
Sincere sympathy to the entire Cashman family and relatives. So very sorry for your loss.
Sympathy to the family
I taught first grade with Donna in New Hampton. We had lots of laughs! She was an amazing teacher, who loved to come up with interesting and fun activities for the kids. ❤️
My condolences to her family 🙏
Thoughts and prayers to the Cashman family🙏She was such a sweet lady❤️
Deepest sympathy to the Cashman family. Donna was such a kind lady.
Sorry for your loss
My sympathy to Donnas family
Sympathy for all the family 🙏
Deepest sympathy to the Cashman family. Jeff(Bernie) & Gail Schwartzkopf
Our sympathies to the Cashman family. I taught with Donna at Alta Vista and then we carpooled to New Hampton for many years. Such a kind and creative person, mentor, and teacher. Rest in Peace, Donna.
I remember her as an elementary teacher in New Hampton after the Alta Vista school closed. She was a dear person and wonderful teacher.
So sorry to hear of your Moms death,I have known her for so many years. She was so much fun and such a sweet gal to have for a friend, my prayers and thoughts are with all of her Family. Marian Gebel
Prayers to all her family
That beautiful Norfolk Island pine tree was decorated for almost every holiday. Thank you for your great memories we were all blessed to have her with us for so many years. We will miss her smiles and sense of humor. ❤️
Sympathy and Prayers to Donna’s family!
Sending our condolences to the Cashman family. ❤️
My first grade teacher. I’ll remember her fondly and keep the memories of Clifford the Big Red Dog close. 🥰 Sympathy to all those who knew and loved her.
Remember her from big band dances in Spillville. She was also a member of the Clip and Stitch quilt guild at one time. Prayers to all her family.
My condolences to the family. She was my teacher at Alta Vista school and I remember her being very kind and patient. May she rest in eternal peace. Karen (Bill) Heit
Thank you for picking out all of the murder mystery novels for her throughout the years. She loved them ❤️
Donna loved the T Shirt for her Birthday. Our daughter, Sarah, is going to take it as a memory of her beautiful grandma. ❤️
Our sympathy to the Cashman family.Gary & Connie Kuehn
Deepest sympathies to the entire family….
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family—her and Glen truly had great Fun with my folks and the AV gang going to Spillville dancing and getting together–May she rest in peace–they are all together celebrating again–
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