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Donna Woolsey Obituary

Donna Woolsey

SPRINGFIELD - Donna Kay Woolsey, 63, of Springfield, passed away on June 24, 2011 at 4:07 pm at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 6, 1948 in Rosiclare, IL to Troy and Rowena Crowell Jackson.

Donna is survived by a son, Terry (Tonya) Woolsey of Petersburg; and a daughter, Michelle Woolsey of Petersburg.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Creek Presbyterian Church. Rev. Keith Masten will be officiating. A meal and gathering will follow the memorial service until 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her family to assist with funeral expenses.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Online memorial messages may be left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com

Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Jun. 29, 2011.

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July 10, 2011

We shared many a happy hour playing video machines at the Truck Stop and Dee's Diner. What a joy to be around.
Lin Ray/Larry Wassell

Don & Linda Wilson

July 2, 2011

So sorry to hear about your mother. Don and I always enjoyed visiting with her in the "park". She will be missed.

Lisa Merriman-Saunders

July 2, 2011

Terry and Michelle,

I was so sad when I read this in the paper. Your mom was a great lady. Spent alot of time around her while we were in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I'm so sorry for your loss!

Starr Knoles

July 2, 2011

Terry and Michelle-I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman and raised to amazing children. Unfortunately, I have to work this weekend so I am unable to attend the services. I'm thinking of you both and you are in my prayers.

Chet & Rita Sabo & Family

July 1, 2011

Terry & Michelle,
Our sympathies to you in the passing of your mom. She was a great lady and was always smiling! You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Melony Lake (Woodland)

July 1, 2011

Terry & Michelle,
My deepest sympathies to you & your families on the passing of your Mother. May God give you both peace to get through this difficult time.

Michelle Chasco-Eades

June 29, 2011

Terry and Michelle - I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful, funny and caring person. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Clay-Lilly

June 29, 2011

Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I send my heartfelt sympathies. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.

Robin Sabo-Flanigan

June 29, 2011

Terry and Michelle,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I will be out of state so I can't attend the services. I just wanted to let you know I have so many fun memories of all of us together. Take care of yourselves.

June 29, 2011

To Terry and Michelle,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and a funny gal. She will be deeply missed
Love you both
Nay Nay

Renee' Muench

June 29, 2011

To Terry and Michelle,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and a funny gal. She will be deeply missed
Love you both
Nay Nay

Ashley King(Brumm)

June 29, 2011

Terry so sorry for your loss.

Susan Hoskins

June 29, 2011

I will miss you Donna.

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