Donna L. Kimbrell – Duker & Haugh

Donna L. Kimbrell, age 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 at Sunset Home. Donna was born on June 6, 1947, in Quincy, IL to Lawrence and Edith (Obert) Schreacke. She attended St. Anthony’s grade school and was a 1965 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. After high school she was employed briefly at Reserve Life Insurance, Motorolla, and Western Catholic Union (W.C.U.).

On May 11, 1968, Donna was united in marriage to George R. Kimbrell at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. They made their home in Quincy and have been married for 57 years.

Donna has been an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was involved in the church choir, the Liturgy Committee, the R.C.I.A. Program, Ladies of St. Francis, a den leader for Pack 22 Scouts of St. Francis, a room mother, ran the school library for a number years, was a member of the Nifty-Fifty Bowling League at the Tangerine Bowl, a volunteer at the Ladies of Charity, the prayer chain, St. Francis Assistance Group, funeral dinners, church picnics, bazaars, and was a cook at St. Franics School for over 27 years.

She enjoyed going to the Quincy Community Theatre, gardening, spending time with friends and family, and she especially loved her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Donna will be remembered as a true social butterfly – always connecting with others.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, George (Jennifer) Kimbrell of Hannibal, MO and Michael (Sharon) Kimbrell of Lewistown, MO; Grandchildren: Carrie (Zach) Drebes of Quincy, IL, Taylor Kimbrell (Hailee) of St. Petersburg, FL, Kaitlyn (Michael) Simmons of Canton, MO, Jordan (Anastasia) Wegs of Quincy, IL; Great-grandchildren: Demi and Theo Wegs; Two sisters: Pamela Hogge of Chatham, IL, Beth Ann (Ron) Maple of Payson, IL; One brother: Marvin (Emma) Schreacke of Quincy, IL; One sister-in-law: Sue Schreacke of Quincy, IL; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Edith “Dolly” Schreacke, her brother, Dale Schreacke, and her brother-in-law, James Hogge.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:30 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Visitation celebrating Donna’s life will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of the mass. Bural will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, St. Francis Catholic Church, or Ladies of Charity. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.