Donna Jo Anne Baxter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donna Jo Anne Baxter of Stronghurst, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donna Jo Anne left this world on July 22, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roger Hornbaker and Winona Hornbaker (Story); her husband Harry A. Baxter; her granddaughter Dr. Kerri Anne Mowen; and her siblings, Elaine Burkett, Cecil, John and Gayle Hornbaker.

She is survived by: her children, Cathy Weiss (Terry) of Highland Park, Colette Sopocy (Paul) of Bourbonnais, Christie Escorcia (Terrance) of Springfield, Michele McCollum of Media, Renee Mowen of Springfield, Mark Baxter of Burlington, Julie Burau (Mark) of West Fargo, Eric Baxter of Burlington, Paul Baxter of Stronghurst and Galen Baxter (Jennifer) of Media, Illinois; Carol Ohlendorf of Muscatine, Iowa..

A memorial fund has been established for the Henderson County Public Library or Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab.