Donna Rae Fortney, 75, of Big Patch, rural Platteville, died on Thursday, Dec. 8, at her home.  Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Big Patch Primitive Methodist Church, Big Patch.  Pastor Paul Glendenning officiated.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  Friends called from 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday at the Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Donna Rae Fortney Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Complete obituary is in the December 28, 2011 issue of The Platteville Journal.