Donna Lee McCure of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away at home among loved ones on September 1st, 2024 at the age of 67 following a long and courageous battle with illness.

Donna grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Carthage College with a BA in Elementary Education. She and her husband Paul McCure moved to Georgia, where Donna began raising her children while tending the family's hobby farm, owning and managing a liquor store, and breeding and showing purebred cats. After relocating to Wisconsin following Paul's untimely death, Donna graduated with honors from WCTC with a degree in Nursing. Donna was a caring and conscientious nurse, dedicated to ensuring her patients received the best of care. Donna later met her long-term partner Lyle Burger and they settled down in Milwaukee; they liked to say that their first date never really ended, as they were virtually inseparable after they met.

Donna's true passion was raising her children and being a homemaker. She was a fantastic cook and showed her love for others through her cooking. She also loved cleaning -- not only enjoying keeping her own home virtually spotless, but running her own cleaning business as well. She had a great capacity for love as revealed in how she cared for her children as a mother, sacrificing as needed to ensure they had the best opportunities in life. Donna also had a big heart for animals. She would lovingly dote not only on her own pet cats, but also the many stray animals that were fortunate enough to find sanctuary in her backyard. She had a great time traveling down to Mexico several times with Lyle, as well as enjoying the Northwoods of Wisconsin throughout her life. She loved being outdoors in nature and joining in activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, boating, ATVing, and snowmobiling. 

Donna was her own person. She was a survivor who found a way to get through anything life threw at her, learning to solve problems as they arose and doing whatever needed to be done. She was wonderfully honest and had a way of telling stories that made those around her laugh.

Donna trusted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and now has eternal life in heaven.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband Paul McCure and father Stuart Pearson. She is survived by her mother Lois Pearson; brother Scott (Beth) Pearson; sisters Barb (Carlos) Sanchez, Linda Newbloom, Ginny (Michael) Wagner, and Amy (Marty) Demmings; loving partner Lyle Burger; daughter Sarah "Dakota" McCure; stepsons Paul (Britt) McCure and John (Nichole) McCure; and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Please email cougirl@gmail.com to be notified of memorial service details.