Donna Kay Ahern
Donna Kay Ahern, age 57, of 502 Magnolia, died on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 3:00 AM in her home. She was born on May 8, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Wilbert & Elenore (Bohne) Klitz. Donna was previously married to David Ahern, Sr. Donna worked as a RN at Blessing Hospital for many years, retiring in 2009 due to ill health. Donna graduated from Quincy High School and then Hannibal-LaGrange College. She was a member of Faith Miracle Ministries of Hannibal.
Donna enjoyed softball, exercising, reading and helping others. Donna loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her love for children was apparent, especially her love for several nieces and nephews. Her canine companion ‘cinnamon’ was by her side in her last hours of life here on earth.
She is survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: David Ahern, Jr. and his wife Tiffany of Plainville and Alicia Ahern of Durham, MO and her fiancee Daniel Noe.
FOUR GRANDCHILDREN: Zakkary Perry, David Ahern III, Destinee Noe and Tayah Noe.
TWO GREAT-GRANDCHLDREN,
SEVEN SIBLINGS: Tom Klitz and his wife Krista, Jerry Klitz, Ruth Rogers and her husband Herschel, Annette Lupo and her husband Phil, Joe Klitz, Yvonne Klitz and Ted Klitz.
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Pastor Kim Britt. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Faith Miracles Ministries of Hannibal, MO or to Paw Pals.
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I hope that your great memories will help you in your loss. I can remember the wonderful times at the “Klitz” home during high school where I felt like another daughter. I so wish I would have kept in touch. How can we be so close and yet not keep in contact?
Dear friends, I just read of the passing of Donna. I am so sad. My maiden name is Kipley. Donna and I had some fun in our highschool years and she is one of the few people I wish I had kept intouch with. She was such a wonderful person. A smile that would warm your heart. A laugh that meant she her heart was full of joy. She was a wonderful friend. I remember more than once her calling and saying, lets go do something you need to get out and play! She paid attention to people. I could go on for a long time but you all know who she was so much better than I did. I know she loved her family, her huge crazy family. She is a person that will be missed. God bless you all. With deepest sympathy, DonnaSue Kipley Welsh
My deepest sympathy. I worked with Donna at Blessing and played softball with her in the late 70’s. She had the nickname of “Mad Dog Ahern.” We had such a good time.Still have pictures of the team. So sorry to hear of her passing.
I am so very sorry to hear about Donna! I had no idea that she had passed but Little Dicky told my daughter Tiffany and she just told me tonight. I am so very sorry that I missed her visitation and funeral but I was in Ohio for my mother in laws funeral. You all have my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Donna was a wonderful nurse and a real trooper! I saw her recently at County market and we talked for awhile and she seemed in great spirits! She will be missed!
Hugs always,
Sharon