Donna Marie Kaup, age 59 passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln.

She was born June 12, 1961 in Denver, Colorado. She was a member of St. Dorothy's Catholic Church. Donna was an excellent homemaker. She was an amazing cook and had a passion for canning. She never allowed anyone to leave her home hungry. Donna was never short on words and could talk to anyone. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family, and especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, John Leo Kaup; sons, Joseph Edward Kaup and wife, Tami of Norfolk, NE and John Brian Kaup and wife, Mary Grace of Mooresville, NC; and grandchildren, Callahan Joseph Kaup, Joseph Leo Kaup, and James Michael Kaup. She was preceded in death by three precious grandchildren, Samuel, Rose, and Annie.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church with Father Miller presiding. Interment will follow at Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 AM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to St. Dorothy's Catholic Church, 148 St. Dorothy Lane, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net