She was born on April 4, 1939 in Mt. Carroll, IL to Elmer and Doris Bartch) Zink. She married James “Jim” French on April 4, 1957 in Mt. Carroll, IL. He preceded her death on December 1, 2013.
She is survived by three daughters; Julie French of Lena, Jeannie Tim) Beed of Winnebago and Lisa (Dan Harnish) French of Lena. Five grandchildren; Brandon (Shea) Mills, Justin (Amy) Mills all of Lena, Shaun (Abby Jo Eslinger) Eilders of German Valley, Chad (Chelsea Karstedt) Eilders of Freeport and Lauren Beed of Winnebago. Four great grandchildren; Peyton, Rylee, and Corbin Eilders, Jordan, and February arrival Logan James Mills. One sister; Rose Morhardt of Elizabeth, IL; her special dog, Bella Jeanne; and special friend Jane Frazer who would call nightly to solve Wheel of Fortune puzzles with Donna.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday December 28, 2015 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services on Monday at the Leamon Funeral Home.
Officiating will be Randy Nicholas.
A memorial has been established in her name.
A special thanks from our family to the telemetry staff and Dr. Tawfik of FHN for their compassionate care given to our mother.
Published in The Journal-Standard from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2015
She was born on April 4, 1939 in Mt. Carroll, IL to Elmer and Doris Bartch) Zink. She married James “Jim” French on April 4, 1957 in Mt. Carroll, IL. He preceded her death on December 1, 2013.
She is survived by three daughters; Julie French of Lena, Jeannie Tim) Beed of Winnebago and Lisa (Dan Harnish) French of Lena. Five grandchildren; Brandon (Shea) Mills, Justin (Amy) Mills all of Lena, Shaun (Abby Jo Eslinger) Eilders of German Valley, Chad (Chelsea Karstedt) Eilders of Freeport and Lauren Beed of Winnebago. Four great grandchildren; Peyton, Rylee, and Corbin Eilders, Jordan, and February arrival Logan James Mills. One sister; Rose Morhardt of Elizabeth, IL; her special dog, Bella Jeanne; and special friend Jane Frazer who would call nightly to solve Wheel of Fortune puzzles with Donna.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday December 28, 2015 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services on Monday at the Leamon Funeral Home.
Officiating will be Randy Nicholas.
A memorial has been established in her name.
A special thanks from our family to the telemetry staff and Dr. Tawfik of FHN for their compassionate care given to our mother.
Published in The Journal-Standard from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2015
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