Donna L. Kinsella, nee Schaefer, 75, of Swansea, IL, born April 27, 1949, in Belleville, IL, passed away Friday November 8, 2024, at her home with her family. Donna was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.
Donna had a passion for the 1904 World’s Fair and Christmas. She had a deep love for animals, specifically elephants and her cat, Lola. She loved to fill her days reading murder mysteries, listening to Barry Manilow, and watching Jeopardy (4:30pm – don’t interrupt). She was a Boy Scout and school volunteer and also worked at UCC in Freeburg.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Helen M. Schaefer, nee Fietsam; her father, Norman Schaefer; her sister and her best friend, Dawn Chitwood.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Kenneth R. Kinsella, whom she married on November 15, 1969; a son, Paul (Tabitha) Kinsella of New Athens, IL; a daughter, Michelle (Josh) Restivo of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren, Samantha and Alex Kinsella, Amber and Violet Restivo; and her brother, Mark (Linda) Schaefer of Millstadt, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
According to Donna’s wishes, cremation was held.
