Donna Jean Brookhart

Donna Jean Brookhart

Donna Brookhart Obituary

Published by Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2015.
Donna was born on December 13, 1938 and passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Donna was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of her passing. Donna graduated from Brimfield High School. She was married to Gerald. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 11 2015 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Father Jacob Valle will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 10 2015 at Wright Salmon Mortuary with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service.

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December 5, 2015

Rich,Gail and Gillian Hobin posted to the memorial.

November 14, 2015

Jane Cover posted to the memorial.

November 14, 2015

Kate Sigmund Ryan posted to the memorial.

Rich,Gail and Gillian Hobin

December 5, 2015

We are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers.

Jane Cover

November 14, 2015

I read about Donna's passing when I was out of the country on vacation. I will miss her so much as she was one of my favorite patients. Seeing her sometimes several times a month, we became close friends. My sincere sympathy to her family who she loved dearly. In Christ's Love, Jane Cover (Lab Tech- HeartCare Midwest)

Kate Sigmund Ryan

November 14, 2015

Remembering Donna from our Marycrest class of 1960; lots of good times & memories shared @ our 50th reunion. She will be missed & remembered. Prayers & peace to her family. Kate Sigmund Ryan

Jeanine Stimeling

November 13, 2015

Gerry, my sympathy to you and your family. Donna was one of a kind and will be missed by all who was honored to know her. Although it has been several years since I saw Donna I remember her smile and how kind she was.

Tiffany Molleck

November 12, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Brookhart's passing. My deepest sympathy to her family as they have to say good bye. As a former student who graduated in 2001, I must say that she was a wonderful teacher.

Rhoda Hess

November 11, 2015

Rhoda Hess, Valorie & Michele wants to remember your mother for many reasons.
The best known to you girls is the international dinner club and all those New
Years Eve parties. You all got to swim the next day. They want to extend sympathy to your dad and all of you. So sorry.

Oliver Mack

November 11, 2015

Gerry,
It is with a very heavy heart to hear of your wife passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayerr during this time. Love you so much!

Oliver

Jim Broadway

November 10, 2015

Gerry, I am sorry for your loss. As you have, Donna contributed to the intellectual growth of thousands of young people. She obviously contributed as well to the well-being of her husband. My thoughts are of you now.

Tracey Brownell

November 10, 2015

Mr. Brookhart,
I am sorry to hear about your wife's passing.

Tracey Brownell (Pankey)

Ron and Lorraine (Sweet) Stotts

November 9, 2015

Our prayers and sympathy to Gerry and the Brookhart Family. Great memories and good times we pray you will all cherish and may our Lord Jesus Christ give all of you His peace. "He is our peace." eph 2:14

Stephanie Vala

November 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.

Mike Foster

November 9, 2015

Dear Gerry & Brookhart family and friends,
A teacher lives on forever in the lessons that she has taught and the lives the she has shaped.

Keep all that was good in her alive in you.

Jean Swan

November 9, 2015

Gerry--

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Tim & Rosemary

November 9, 2015

Dear Brookhart Family, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts are with you.

November 9, 2015

Gerald and Brookhart Families:
I send you my sympathy.
Donna was my friend during our High
School years. Patsy also
Gerald and Linda I also remember
both of you.
Gods Blessing to all
Eileen (Bleichner) Bergquist

Daniel & Joanna Coogan

November 9, 2015

Dear Gerry, Debbie, Susan, Katie, Tracy and all of Donna's grandchildren(and Betty, of course),
What a wonderfully warm, kind and loving mother, grandmother and sister. Those characteristics show through in all of you.
Love,
Dan, Joanna, Brendan & Phil

November 9, 2015

Gerry and family, the entire staff at Elmwood Jr.Sr. High would like to express our condolences at this time! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless you!

November 9, 2015

Dear Gerry and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Donna was a special woman. I first got to know her when she was a substitute at Mossville. Her upbeat and positive interaction with the students was impressive. She was a kind caring teacher and when conversation turned to family she glowed. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Jean Roach

November 9, 2015

Dear Gerry & Brookhart Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Sincerely,

Bob & Linda Beckman

Paul & Cathy Stenger

November 8, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful lady and will be missed dearly.

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