1957
2014
.Peoria: Donna Lynn Bentley, 56, of Rochelle, formerly of Peoria passed away at 9:57 p.m. Thursday March 6, 2014 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Donna was born in Peoria on July 16, 1957 the daughter of Earl & Irma Brown Huser.
She is survived by one daughter, Tammy (Matt Mocilan) Schleich of Bartonville: two grandchildren who were the light of her life, Kayla Johnson and Brayden Schleich both of Bartonville; four sisters, Sandi ( Richard) Lakin of Florida, Jan (Ron) Regini of Florida, Carol James of Peoria, and Pam (Matt Champion) Smith of Peoria.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Becky Deter and one nephew, Brad Lemasters.
Before moving to Rochelle she worked as a CNA at Bel-Wood nursing home and as a home health care provider.
A celebration of life will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Schmitt-Haller Burial & Cremation Services
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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March 13, 2014
Pam Champion,Smith
Little sister it was hard to say goodby. You will be missed. Its not fair cancer took you away so early. God bless and tell Mom&Dad hi. Tell Becky we miss her. Love all.
March 11, 2014
sue,Alfred,Alexis n britnee skelton
Aunt Donna.for as.long as I can remember you were always a fighter. I am just glad knowing that you don't have to fight anymore. You are in heaven where you are free from pain and sorrow.
March 11, 2014
Mindy Kuhlman
Big hugs Tammy. Thoughts and prayers for you and your kiddos and the whole family. Your mom loves you and will continue to watch over you all.
March 11, 2014
Kayla Cheney-McGrane
Huser Family, Donna will be sorely missed! I remember her cute smile & her funny ways!!
Kayla Cheney McGrane
March 11, 2014
Sam West
Soo happy my family got to meet you! You were an amazing woman, grandma, and mother! I hope you and my mom becomes great friends in heaven like Tammy and I are here.
March 11, 2014
Sandi & Dick Lakin
Your light will always shine in our hearts baby sister,Tammy may you feel the presence of Jesus bringing you comfort and peace.You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Friday .love
March 11, 2014
Sherry McIntosh-Schmidt
So Sorry to hear about the loss of Donna. My family and her family have been good friends for many years. Just know the McIntoshs are sorry for the familys loss.
March 9, 2014
Susan Long
Tammy, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. May the good memories be a comfort to you. I am sending you a hug. xoxo
March 9, 2014
Jennifer Bentley
Donna thank you for caring for me and being there for me to share time with my beautiful sis Tammy when we were so young. I am so happy to have known you and love you dearly. Heaven has another beautiful angel. Xo
March 9, 2014
Tammy even though I won't be able to attend know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you. Laurie & Bob
March 8, 2014
Tammy Schleich
Fly free with your angel wings. Me and the kids will miss you so. Xoxo
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