70, of Galesburg, died at 5:02 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2013 at Marigold Health Care Center.
She was born May 14, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edward and Bernice Naslund Pennington. She married James E. Beavers on May 21, 1961.
She is survived by a son, James (and Paula) Beavers Jr. of Utica, N.Y.; two daughters, Robin Mahnesmith and Lisa Smith, both of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Daniel Miller Jr.; and a sister, Marilee Priest.
Dona was a homemaker. She loved professional baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. Dona was also an Elvis fan and enjoyed playing bingo.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Friday, September 6, 2013 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Cremation will be accorded following visitation. Private family graveside service will be at Wataga Cemetery with Rev. Ron Scarlett officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Mrs. Dona J. Danforth, Galesburg Chapel
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