Donna J. Upmann, 72, of Warren, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at FHN Hospital.  She was born September 13, 1946 in Monroe, WI, to LaVerne and Marian (Mau) Gallagher.   Donna married Willard Upmann on September 3, 1966 in Galena, IL.  She was employed by Janlin Plastics in the quality control department for 8 years.  She was then employed by Carter Motors for 9 years.

Donna and Bill traveled to Vegas several times a year, took numerous trips out west and enjoyed sharing these experiences with extended family whenever the opportunity presented itself. Donna loved sharing what brought her joy.

Donna and Bill enjoyed finding small and big treasures at garage and estate sales while traveling to Iowa for their casino gaming trips. Donna made sure she was at all of the grandchildren's events and beamed whether they were the lead in a school musical or one of the pilgrims in a third grade play.

Donna was accepting of everyone and an encourager. She was always looking for the best in others. She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. She tried to show up for everything that she could for others. She welcomed everyone into her home sharing all that she had. She lived and loved well. Her legacy of friendship, loyalty, love, perseverance, grace, beauty, compassion and joy will go on through all of the lives she touched.

Donna was a member of the Apple River Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband Willard of Warren, two daughters, Laura Gallagher of Madison, WI and LaVonne Burke of Lena, IL; three grandchildren, David (Laura Joy) Burke of Kansas City, MO, Logan Geisking of Madison, WI, and Tristin Geisking of Juda, WI; one brother Gayle Gallagher of Rockford, IL,

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Donald Gallagher.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home; 519 Tisdell Ave, Warren, IL. 61087

with a one hour visitation prior to the service.

A visitation will held Monday, January 7, 2019 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Bartell–Leamon Funeral Home; 519 Tisdell Ave, Warren, IL. 61087

Pastor Katherine Linn will officiate.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery

A memorial has been established in her name.