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Donna Kettleson Dodd

1935 - 2025

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

Donna Dodd Obituary

Donna Kettleson Dodd
Born: February 14, 1935
Died: October 7, 2025 in Rochelle, IL
Donna Kettleson Dodd, age 93, of Rochelle, passed away October 7, 2025.
She was the dear Wife of the late Dick Dodd and the late Don Kettleson; loving Mom of Karen (Ron) Kettleson Mellott, Bradd (Lin) Kettleson, Jon (Tammy) Kettleson, and the late Neil Kettleson; Grandma of Neil (Katy) Mellott, Jimmy Mellott, Abbey (Jason) Rutledge, the late Ben, Jake Kettleson, Hailey Kettleson, Andy Kettleson, Tony (Kara) Kettleson; Great Grandma of 11; and Sister of Colin (Phyllis) Hopwood.
Donna was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of the Eastern Star and a member of the Elks Lodge in Dekalb and in Texas.
She had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle for over 50 years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Christ Church of Oak Brook, Oak Brook, IL. Private Interment.
Info www.brustfunerallhome.com or 888-629-0094.

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Published by Ogle County News on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Edna M Miller

October 15, 2025

Dear Kettleson family, so sorry to read of Donna's passing. So many fond memories of piano lesson days and coming to the farm for fresh peas from the combine. Praying for you all. Edna

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