For immediate release: April 30, 2023

In the morning hours of Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a death that occurred at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Donna Ventura of Belgrade. Donna’s death is suspected to be related to a foodborne illness. The Gallatin City-County Health Department has been notified. There is no current safety concern to the public. Donna’s cause and manner of death will remain pending until autopsy and toxicology results are available.

Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Donna Ventura during this time.