Donna Sue O'Dell

1947 - 2022

Donna Sue O'Dell

1947 - 2022

BORN

1947

DIED

2022

Donna O'Dell Obituary

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Donna Sue O'Dell passed over October 2 at her home in Washburn. She was born December 26, 1947 in Peoria to the late Walter and Mary (Tweddale) O'Dell. She is survived by her son, Rickard David Fehr; her granddaughter Samantha (Tim Luther) Moll; her son-in-law Larry Fossi; her stepdaughter, Wanda (Wes) Meredith Meacham Nance; her cousin LynneTweddale Watkins; her siblings Beth Shepherd, David O'Dell,and Mary O'Dell-Lenard; and many nieces and nephews. Donna was also preceded in death by her Daughter Dawn Fehr, sister Kathy Whisler, her husband Carlyle Meacham, and her stepson Douglas Meacham.

She was a graduate of Eureka College and later graduated with a BSN from Mennonite College of Nursing. She last worked at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont. Donna loved her family, her flowers, and reading. Cremation rites have been accorded and Internment of her ashes will be held at Crow Meadow Cemetery in Varna at a later date. Contributions may be made to her favorite cause, Planned Parenthood. Illinicremation.com is assisting the family.

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