Donna Marie Sageman, 95 years old passed away January 30, 2026. She was born December 16, 1930 in Brookfield Township, Huron County Michigan to the late Floyd and Madeline Ziehm.

She graduated from Owendale High School and Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in vocational home economics, conferred cum laude. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority.

Donna taught home economies at Ubly High School for twenty one enjoyable years.  She believed the Ubly students were the best anyone could have.

On October 17, 1953 she was united in marriage to Frank W. Sageman at the Owendale Community of Christ Church.

They resided on their farm near Ubly for 29 years and then retired to Bad Axe. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage with Frank passing away in 2015.

Donna is survived by two sons Richard (Terri) Sageman of Rockford Michigan, Ronald (Kimberly) of Rockford Michigan and four grandchildren; Andrea (Peter Drent), Adam, Jennifer and Rachel.

Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. Donna especially enjoyed cooking and baking. Her grandchildren called her "The cookie grandma".

Besides Donna's immediate family she is survived by her sisters May Ziehm of Sebewaing Leann Rogers of Sebewaing, Phoebe (Jerry) Bernhardt of Caro and Aileen Kunsich of Sebewaing, and brothers William (Sophie) Ziehm of Fraser, Fred Ziehm of Ubly, Barry (Linda) Ziehm of Ortonville, Roger (Anne) Ziehm of Kansas City Missouri, Sister-in-law Jeannine Ziehm of Owendale. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald Duane and Nile Jay Ziehm.

Funeral service for Donna will be held at MacAlpine Funeral Home on Thursday February 5, 2026 at 11:00AM with Karen and Steve Bouverette officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday February 4, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00PM and visitation Thursday prior to the service at 10:00 AM.  Burial will take place in the spring.

Memorials may go to the Donors' Choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com