Donna Jean Waters's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Palmyra, Illinois

Donna Jean Waters

July 16, 1937 - February 19, 2026 (88 years old)

Palmyra, Illinois

Donna Jean Waters's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Palmyra, Illinois

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Donna Jean Waters

July 16, 1937 - February 19, 2026 (88 years old)

Palmyra, Illinois

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Donna Jean Waters Obituary

The world bids farewell to Donna Jean Waters (Palmyra, Illinois), departing on February 19, 2026 at the age of 88. Donna leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid Donna farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Donna is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Kuehl and Gladys Blaney Kuehl. She is survived by: her husband Harold Waters (Gene); her children, Kathy Smith (Lance) of Mountainburg, AR., Teresa Waters Anderson of Hopedale and Thomas Waters (Darin Comstock) of Rowlett, TX.; her grandchildren, Blake Smith (Amber), Chase Anderson, Rees Smith (Kristen) and Clint Smith (Donna); her stepgranddaughter Jennifer Anderson-Suhre; and her siblings, William Kuehl (Kathy) and Janet Kuehl Wempen. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and three great-great granddaughters.

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Airsman-Hires Funeral Home



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