Donna J Vasconcellos Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donna J Vasconcellos of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna J Vasconcellos to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Donna's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William V. Dowson and Mary Dowson (Jensen); her spouse Cletus E. "Buster" Vasconcellos; her granddaughter Amy Hudson; and her sister Alma Dowson-Sunley.
She is survived by: her daughter Karen Hudson of Springfield; her grandson Ryan Hudson (Amy) of Cedar Falls, IA; her great grandchildren, Cole and Jace Hudson; and her sister Mary Smith (Delbert) of Springfield. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in her memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Mayo Clinic Research or the American Cancer Society.
