Donna Sue Heern Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Sue Heern (Carbondale, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Donna has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joe; her father Aubrey Ray Smith; and her siblings, Bobby Ray Smith and Nancy Ann Woolsey. She is survived by: her mother Joan Smith (Robinson) of DeSoto; her daughter Ashley Chambliss (Andrew) of Mount Vernon; her grandchildren, Riley and Avery Chambliss; and her siblings, Donald Smith (Ruth Shubert) of Royalton and Barbara Bundren of DeSoto. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Donna's name to Makanda Evergreen Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or can be mailed to Makanda Evergreen Cemetery c/o T. Heern; 1699 Springer Ridge Road; Carbondale, IL 62902.
