Donna Jean Weaver's Obituary
Donna Jean Weaver, 73, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Donna was born March 6, 1941 in Decatur, the daughter of Lloyde and Evelyn (Evans) Utterback. Animals were a passion for Donna. She ran a dog kennel for many years with her husband off of Route 48. She also helped her husband out with the farms in Cisco, IL and Herrick, IL where they raised hogs and cattle. Donna loved spending time with her family. She married Clifford D. Weaver on December 18, 1965 in Decatur, IL. They shared 34 wonderful years together. Clifford passed away in January, 1999.
Donna leaves behind her daughter, Cherie (Mark) Edgecombe of Forsyth; father, Lloyde Utterback of Decatur; brother, Ron (Jean) Utterback of Decatur; grandchildren, Brandon (Heather) Robinson of Decatur; Megan Edgecombe of Mt. Zion; great-grandchildren, Mason and Cohen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Cliff, and her mother, Evelyn.
A memorial visitation to celebrate Donna’s life will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Janet at Sullivan Nursing Home.
The family of Donna Jean Weaver is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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