Taylorville Obits

Donna Sue (Deeren) Campbell of Taylorville

Donna Sue (Deeren) Campbell, 60, of Taylorville, died at 11:30 am Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1953 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Thomas Bryce and Naomi Jean Dawson Deeren. On March 17, 1980 she married Walter Earl Campbell in Irving, TX. Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville where she was active in the choir and the Meals-on-Wheels program. She graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1971, and attended Lincoln Land Community College. Donna also served as a Sergeant in the Indiana and Texas Army National Guard as a Dental Technician and Medical Specialist from 1974 – 1982. Mrs. Campbell was a member and Past Worthy Matron of Haselmere Chapter #221 Order of Eastern Star as well as several other offices in the organization. She was a member and past High Priestess of White Shrine. Donna was also a member of AmVets and American Legion both in Taylorville. She was a Cub Scout Leader in Pack 68 for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Walter of Taylorville; Daughter, Patrie Campbell of Taylorville; and Son, Glenn B. Campbell of Kissimmee, FL as well as a step-son Michael Campbell and wife Valerie of Telephone, TX. Grandchildren: Sean Pancho, Jaden Sobish, Ryon Sobish, and Devin Campbell. Also surviving is an Aunt Jo Dawson of Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Campbell.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, February 10, 2014 at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Grove City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in McClure Funeral Home Taylorville. Eastern Star Rites will be held at 5:30 pm. 

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.