On February 7, 2022 Donna J. Chapman passed from natural causes at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Mendota. She was 87.

Donna was born August 19, 1934 to Paul and Florence (Croxton) Park in Rushville, IL. The fifth of eleven children, she relished in the many memories she shared with her siblings.

She married the love of her life, Richard Roman, in 1955 in Spokane, Washington where he was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force. He preceded her in death in 1977. They had two daughters, Rose (Terry) Wiesbrock of Fox Lake, WI and Barb Schumacher of La Salle, IL.

In 1979 she married Jack Chapman. He preceded her in death in 2020.

Survivors include, both daughters, three grandchildren, Brad (Brenda) Grothen, Brooke Schumacher, and Brandon Schumacher. Three siblings, Kay Fitzjarrald of Rushville, IL, Nancy Schisler of Rushville, IL, and Teressa Rogers of Mt. Pulaski, IL and many nieces and nephews.

Donna was a resident of Mendota for over 50 years and spent many of those employed at the Mendota Reporter. She enjoyed her family, her flowers, watching the birds, and keeping up with the Game Show Network. For many years you could see her with a wave and a smile while on her routine walks through town. Though her family is heartbroken by her passing, we know she will forever be remembered for her kind words, her quick wit, and for always having a way to make us laugh.