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Donna Krnak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Helenville, Wisconsin on Jul 06, 1998

Victim Details

Jun 18, 2011

Aug 25, 2023

Donna

Krnak

80

52

65 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 06, 1998

Helenville

Wisconsin

10311

Jefferson County Sheriff Office

Jefferson

Wisconsin

Jefferson County

53549

Donald Hunter

Detective Sergeant

411 S. Center Ave, Wisconsin

9206747310

County

Law Enforcement

1998-14592

Jefferson County Sheriff Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/16/2026


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Donna Krnak, 52, went missing on July 2, 1998, along with her husband, Allen, and their son, Thomas, from Helenville, Wisconsin. The family was reportedly headed to their cabin in Coloma, Wisconsin, for the 4th of July weekend. Their older son, Derek Anderson, who legally changed his name from Andrew Krnak, reported them missing several days later.

A week after their disappearance, the family’s truck was found abandoned near Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with no fingerprints or luggage, and ...
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Last Seen: Jul 06, 1998

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