Donna Cunningham
November 4, 1940 ~ March 16, 2022
Donna (Thomas) Cunningham, 81 of Princeton, IL (formerly of Sheffield) passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Donna was born November 4, 1940 to Burton and Anna (Franklin) Thomas in Sheffield, IL. She was a graduate of Sheffield High School, Class of 1958. She was united in marriage to Phillip Cunningham of Sheffield on August 16, 1959 at First United Church of Christ (Congregational) in Sheffield. She was employed for 29 years at Jostens/MTM in Princeton. Prior to that, she joined her husband at Cunningham Locker Service in Sheffield. Her greatest pride was being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a loving sister and aunt and a friend to many.
Much of her life centered around family. She enjoyed creating memories through various family adventures, including fishing, camping, card-playing, and gatherings with extended family for holiday and special events. She was also active in the Order of Eastern Star in Sheffield, serving as Worthy Matron and other offices. She was very proud of her affiliation with her church and filled many roles over the course of her long membership. She and her husband Phil enjoyed many years of dancing with the Bootkickers International dance group.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Phil Cunningham; daughter Corinne Cunningham; son Curt and his wife Maribell (Garcia) Cunningham, all of Princeton, IL; grandson Jack Cunningham of Oklahoma City, OK; and granddaughter Allison Cunningham of Whitewater, WI; sister Catherine (Katie) Foulke of Austin, TX; brother-in-law Marvin Cunningham of Cascade, MT; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Burton and Anna (Franklin) Thomas, sister Sharon (Thomas) Thompson and her husband Kenneth Thompson, and brother-in-law Jack Foulke of Katy, TX, and sister-in-law Vivian Cunningham of Lemoore, CA.
Cremation has been accorded and Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to First United Church of Christ at 201 Chestnut in Sheffield, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, IL.
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So very sorry. She was a kind, beautiful lady. My deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss, Cori your mom was always so sweet. Fond memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
I will miss you Aunt Donna Love you…Thanks for all the years we shared and memories we made . God speed. Give all our family especially my mom hugs. We now have another angel watching over us.
Thank u Aunt Donna for always being there for us girls.You we’re always there for us. I miss our family get together we use to have at Grandma’s.Now u r with My mom and I know she is glad to see u even if we r all sad, u r well and happy just like Mom. Uncle Phil I love u and the kids u r very special to me❤️
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your son worked for me for a short time at the Ford garage in Kewanee. He was a very nice young man. I also farmed and we had you do our butchering, miss you.
Condolences and prayers to the family. Donna was a wonderful lady. They lived down to the street for years. Then I worked with Donna at Jostens/MTM. She will be missed.
Sending condolences to Phil and family. Donna was such a sweet lady and wonderful friend to my parents. I am sure Dad greeted her in Heaven with one of his huge Bob hugs.
Phil and family – so sorry for your loss. Donna will be missed by so many but she is out of pain and dancing with old friends in heaven. My deepest sympathy for you all. Hugs
Our condolences to Phil and family. Rembering good times at work and how she loved her family. Thinking of you at this time.
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. It was a a weekly highlight of mine to serve her and Phil lunch every Thursday at Park Tavern for many years. My condolences to the family.