Donna Rogene Todd

Donna Rogene Todd, fondly known as Gigi, age 72 of Casey, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. Her battles with cancer showed her courage in facing life challenges with strength and humor.  She was born August 28, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Earlen Richard “Dick” Todd and Delores Pauline (Coleman) Todd.

She is survived by her brothers, Pete Todd (Carmel) and Shawn Todd; her four children, Amber Stephens, Elizabeth Wallace (Gaylord), Melissa Macke and Robert Sweitzer (Rhonda).  Donna leaves behind her grandchildren, Andy Oatman (Patti), John Spray, Rachel Wilson (Kyle), Katelyn Pierson, Aaron Fry, Bryan Collins, Zaylee and Sydney Macke; great-grandchildren, Corbin, Alexis, Gunner, Waylon, Josie, Kai and Rhett and her great-great-grandchild, Hadley.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ernie Thompson, Eileen Redman, Shelia Hodge and Michael Shane Todd. 

Donna was a 1969 graduate of Casey High School.  She previously worked for Christianson Farms in Kansas, IL and was a Clark County EMT.  Donna enjoyed playing pool and bowling; she was a member of the American Poolplayer Association and a member of a bowling team in Marshall, IL for many years.  Donna loved to read and write; gardening, fishing and mushroom hunting.  Her family and her pets were her greatest joy.  See you later, Gigi.  We will miss you dearly.  

Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 – 6 p.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.  

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or SBL Peace Meal, 694 Castle Dr., Charleston,  IL 61920.

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