Donald Lee Witherell Obituary
The memory of Donald Lee Witherell of Petersburg, Illinois, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Lee Witherell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gid and Alice; his wife Alice Ann Garrett; and his siblings, Wayne Eugene Witherell, Clifford Witherell, Margie Otto, Ethell Hill, Bertha Hughes, Rose Shults and Mabel Hardinger.
He is survived by: his children, Donald Witherell (Becky) and Kimberly White; his grandsons, Zach Witherell (Jennifer), Aaron Witherell (Taylor), Spencer Shawgo and Mason Shawgo; his great grandchildren, Stormy, Summer, Aspen and Porter; and his siblings, Melvin Witherell (Sarah), Mary Dick (Larry) and Emma Smith.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg (122 W Douglas St, Petersburg, IL 62675). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Camp Butler National Cemetery (5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Free Church, 209 W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg, Illinois 62675.
