Donna L. Kempel, age 87 passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Kent, IL to Paul Boyer and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. She was a graduate of Pearl City High School in the class of 1955. She married Ronald Kempel on July 23, 1955, at Donna's parent's farm home, Kent, IL. She farmed with Ronald until 1977. In the mid 1980's Donna started her own business "Weigh-to-Life" in Lena, IL. She was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena until joining the First United Methodist Church in Freeport, IL in 2017. She was a member of the Laureate Gamma Omicron Sorority in Lena, IL. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, flowers and butterflies. Her greatest joy was her family, she enjoyed going to her children's and grandchildren's events and spending time with her great grandchildren.

She is survived by her 3 sons; Gregory (Heather) Kempel of Freeport, IL, Bradley (Diane) Kempel of Lena, IL, and Douglas (Connie) Kempel of Lena, IL.; grandchildren; Chris Kempel, Curt Kempel, Chelsea (Chad Colliver) Kempel, Jason (Jennifer) Kempel, Bethany (Teag) Haughan, Jake Kempel, Rachel (Roger) Bedeker, Danielle (Ryan) Thomas; Step-grandson; Erik Eiseman, step-granddaughter Kelsey (Eric Ramirez) Eiseman. 11 great-grandchildren; Owen, Emma, Lucas, Liam, Ava, Mason, Logan, Laine, Cayla, Max, Sabrina.  1 sister- Deborah Hughes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald in 2016, and 2 brothers, Boyd and Richard Boyer.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Leamon Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 10:00 till the time of service on Thursday.

Officiating will be Pastor Natarsha Gardener.

Burial will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport, IL.

A memorial has been established in her name.