Donna Mae Hester's Obituary
Donna Mae Hester, age 74, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. in Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. Donna was born on February 22, 1937 in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter to Roscoe and Griffie (Hicks) Hall. Donna was formerly married to Richard "Dick" Hester of DuQuoin and he survives. Together they owned and operated Hester's Café in DuQuoin, IL. Donna later worked as a Gob Truck Operator for Arch Mineral- Captain Mine, and retired after 18 years of service. Donna was a member of the First Christian Church, DuQuoin, IL, and U.M.W.A. Donna enjoyed genealogy but her greatest love was spending time with and caring for her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Richard A. (Jill) Hester of DuQuoin, IL; three daughters, Mary Hester of DuQuoin, IL, Stacey (Jeff) Secrist of Rogers, AR, Patty (Troy) Withstandley of Fort Myers, FL; ten grandchildren, Casey Soto, Ryan and Taylor Withstandley, Olivia Kerwath, Mollie Hester-Kelly, Howard, Piper and Katherine Kelly, and Blake and Blair Hester; two great-grandchildren, Jayden Soto and Eloise Hester-Kelly; Dick and Cheryl Hester; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Patricia Palmer, Shirley Mesner and Helen Hall; a brother, Kendrick Hall; and her beloved Westie dog, George. Donna's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held in the First Christian Church, DuQuoin, IL on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Russell Ragovin officiating. Friends may call at the First Christian Church, DuQuoin, IL on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the First Christian Church, DuQuoin, IL.
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