Donna Jean Koontz
Donna Jean Koontz, age 70, of 3218 No. College Ave, Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Sunset Home after a long and courageous battle with Cancer & ALS. She was born October 7, 1941 in Clayton, IL, a daughter of Leonard & Marjorie (Harberts) Leenerts. She married Kermit Koontz on March 15, 1959 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Golden, IL. He survives.
Donna attended Central High School in Camp Point and was a graduate of Quincy Beauty Academy. She was a self-employed cosmetologist. She also worked in food service for the Parkway School District from which she retired in 2002. Donna had also been a CNA at the Illinois Veteran’s Home.
She was a member of Luther Memorial Church.
Donna enjoyed camping, gardening, travel, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Kermit, she is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: David Koontz and his wife Linda of Du Pont, WA, Sandy Machino of Quincy and Dan Koontz and his wife Julie of O’Fallon, IL;
SIX GRANDCHILDREN: Sean Koontz, Nicole Shelton and her husband Jacy, Joshua Matticks and his wife Michelle, Cody Koontz, Casey Koontz and Caitlyn Koontz;
SEVEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
SISTERS: Judy Nall and her husband Bob, Janice Myer and her husband Ben and Marcia Lummis and her husband Mike
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Kim Zanger along with her husband Jim Zanger.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Chris Hale. Interment will be at Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Saturday morning at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the services at noon. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or Blessing Cancer Center. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Uncle Kermit,
What an amazing woman, and wonderful Aunt that I will truly miss! You both have always meant a lot to me. Memories of camping with you both will be some of my favorite! I can’t tell you how lucky I feel, to have been able to see the both of you while visiting Arizona last year. Kermit, David, Dan, and Kym my whole family will keep you in our prayers!
Love,
Darren, Danielle, Blake, and Hunter Koontz
Diane and I have great admiration for Donna’s strength in life and all that she did as our sister-in-law. She was a god-mother to our youngest son Darren and a second mother to both Eric and Darren when they were growing up. She was always there to help. Her children, grand children, and great grand children were her pride and joy. We will all miss her very much.
Our hearts and prayers go out to our brother, Kermit and to David, Sandy, Dan and their families as well as her sisters Judy, Janice and Marsha.
We will all miss Donna. Donna was always such an example in our family of love, devotion, kindness, and strength. She faced life with courage and was one of the most giving ladies we have ever known. I never heard her say a cross word, I never saw her do an unkind act, and never a complaint!
We love you Donna,
Carl and Diane
My deepest condolences.
Kermit and family,My condolences to you all on Donna’s passing. She put up a very coureageous battle. I am sure Kim welcomed her with loving arms. Just remember all the precious moments you had with her. God Bless you all. Loretta
We are saddened with the passing of Donna. Please know that we are thinking for you, Kermit, and the family.
Love,
Carol and Dwight
Kermit and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Edward & Karen Curless
Along with Kermit and the kids we are going to miss Donna. We’re sure Kim was there holding her hand in greeting and they’re both smiling down on the rest of us. Love to all of you.