Donna L. Lankford

Donna L. Lankford, 90, of Sac City, IA, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Loring Hospital in Sac City. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge with Pastor Ben Worley officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Historic Bruce Funeral Home. Interment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Donna was born March 14, 1935, in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Harold and Jeanette (Wichhart) Buchanan. She attended school in Fairfield. On February 2, 1952, Donna was united in marriage to Glen Thomas Lankford in Fairfield. Donna worked as a waitress for many years before retiring in 2008. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren. They were her #1 priority! She also enjoyed casino trips and playing cards.

Donna is survived by 2 children: Sharon Potts & Rob Foote of Fort Dodge and Dan Lankford of Fort Dodge, 2 daughters-in-law: Donna Lankford and Linda Lankford; 14 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2009; 3 children: Michael Lankford, Steven Lankford and Christine Lankford; and daughter-in-law: Robin Lankford.