Donald Allen Puttonen Obituary
The memory of Donald Allen Puttonen of Menahga, Minnesota, who passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Donald departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Donald may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Donald leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Puttonen and Irene Puttonen (Hanninen). He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Puttonen (Bakken); and his children, Timothy (Sheila), Julia Kicker (David), Brian, Clifford, Sheila Kako (Daric), Chris, Melissa, Nick and Jena Carkhuff (Danny). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
