Donald Lester Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donald Lester (Machesney Park, Illinois), whose life came to an end on August 28, 2025 at the age of 66, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Lester to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dale Edwin Lester and Mary "Jody" Johnson; his siblings, Jeannie Campbell and Duane Lester; and his sister-in-law Linda Lester.
He is survived by: his wife Gayle; his sons, Donald Allen Lester, Jr., Darren Andrew Lester (Brooklynn) of Loves Park, IL and Dylan Alexander Lester (Torie) of Beloit, WI; his grandchildren, Jaxon, Adalynn, Oakley Lester of Loves Park, IL, Luca, Oliver MacKechnie and Jaxonn Rebout of Beloit, WI; his siblings, Niki Hedberg (Danny), Nanette Johnson (Tim), Jeanette Forester (Tom Kerchner), Dale Lester and Dennis Lester (Dianna); his mother-in-law Gloria J. Marcum; his brothers-in-law, Adam Marcum (Jackie) and Brian Marcum; his extended family, Donna Lester, Rhonda Mavis (John), Raymond Merritt (Soraya), Iva Merritt and Ralene Lester; his pets, Roxxie, Skittles, Lola and Abby; Gene R. Holtz, Gretchen R. Geiken and Gwen R. Holtz. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
An active member of the Roscoe Rockton Lions Football Club and the DA Crew for Junior Tackle Football, his contribution to his community was both remarkable and cherished.
