Springfield, Illinois
DAWSON - Donna Jane Taft, 61, of Dawson died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born May 23, 1947, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy Redding Smith. She married William Howard Taft on June 1, 1968, in Springfield.
Donna was the treasurer and...
Read MoreBrett: I am sorry to hear about your grandmother's death. I was stunned when my grandma first told me. If you need to talk to someone you can always talk to me.
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Dalton Murphy
December 02, 2008 | Dawson, IL
Howard, Michelle, Melissa and Scott: I was stunned to hear of Donna's passing. I know it has been a tough year for all of you. I'm sorry I couldn't be with you to extend my sympathies and share good memories. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Kim Learned
December 02, 2008 | Springfield, IL
Shelly & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it came at such a surprise. Always remember the Thanksgiving dinner and all the special times that you had. I will see you at the services. Take care and call me if you need anything.
Jim & Misty Eaton
December 01, 2008 | Auburn, IL
Howard & Family: We have known your family since our boys (now men) started kindergarden together..
I could never have made it thru the
tough times without Donna's encourgement and kind words. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you now and please know that if you need ANYTHING we are always here.
Love, Clara, Don & Andy Dunham -
Shauna & Bryant (Moore)
Clara Dunham
December 01, 2008 | Buffalo, IL
Dear Howard and Family, I heard of Donna's passing while visiting my daughter in Idaho. Sorry I will not be able to attend the services, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Donna and I had many good times in school and I especially remember when we brought our youth choir to Dawson. Although we weren't very good at keeping in touch, Donna was perhaps the best friend I ever had. My memories of her will forever be close to my heart, and I know that she is in a far better place than...
Terry (McKinney,Williams)Allison
December 01, 2008 | Herrin, IL
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Joe Borucki
November 30, 2008 | IL
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Joy, Charlie, Ryan & Jenna Tansky
November 30, 2008 | Dawson
Howard and family:So sorry to hear of your loss.Donna was always kind to both of us, we will miss her.God bless each of you in this time of your sorrow.
Hobart & Mary Murphy
November 30, 2008 | Dawson, IL
Our sincere condolences goes out to the Taft family. Donna was a very dear and honorable friend to my cousin, Nancy Freeman and mother, Carol Muir. We will sincerely miss her.
Lori and Les Beckman
November 29, 2008 | Springfield, IL
