Donna Copple

Donna Copple obituary, Marissa, IL

Donna Copple

Donna Copple Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta on May 12, 2025.
Donna Copple, 78, of Sparta, IL; born on February 5, 1947 in St. Clair County, IL; passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, IL.
Donna worked at World Color Press in Sparta for many years until it closed. She was very proud of her incredible life collection of Precious Moments ceramics, obtaining over 500 different pieces. Donna was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and lover of all animals, especially her dogs.
She is survived by two children – Tim (Jenny) Copple of Sparta, IL and Bridget (Robert) Cheek of Sparta, IL; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; three brothers – Norman Saul, Donald Saul and David Morzinski; a host of nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Norman and Elvera Saul; husband – Calvin Copple, Sr.; three sons – Jeffrey Scott Copple, Calvin Copple, Jr. and Tom Copple; grandson – Christopher Liter; one sister – Yvonne Seibert.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Randolph County Humane Society.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.
The Visitation will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Gregory officiating. Committal Services will take place at Union Cemetery in Sparta, IL.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements

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