Obituaries

Donna J. Shawgo

November 27th, 1937 – April 29th, 2021

Donna J. Shawgo, age 83 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 8:30 am on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL. She was born on November 27, 1937 in Kerton Township, Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Ross C. and Mary L. (Alexander) Wilson. Donna married Bernard C. Shawgo on June 26, 1955 in Astoria, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her daughter, Cindy (and Hollis) Shafer of Germantown Hills, IL, two sons, Doug (and Lori) Shawgo of Plant City, FL and Jeff (and Sonya) Shawgo of Astoria, IL, 8 grandchildren; Natalie (and Dusty) Fecht, Greg (and Victoria) Shawgo, Nicole (and Nathan) Koster, Teresa (and Kris) Decker, Noelle (and Matt) Bourne, Brad Shawgo, Nick Shawgo, and Jake (and Maddie) Shawgo, 14 Great-Grandchildren; Leah Koster, Noah Shawgo, Sophia Decker, Claire Koster, Simeon Shawgo, Norah Decker, Audrey Koster, Ruth Shawgo, Mariam Decker, Jude Fecht, Ingrid Bourne, Susanna Shawgo, Cormac Bourne, and Edith Fecht, one sister Shirley Deary of Minooka, IL and one brother Jerry (and Jobie) Wilson of Petersburg, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Donna assisted with the family business, Shawgo Memorial Home, for most of her lifetime. Her family was her priority and she loved them dearly.

She was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Astoria, where she was a former youth director, assisted in the children's ministry and played the piano and organ in her younger years.

Services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 2 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Grace Bible Church Mission Fund or the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

April 29th, 2021

So sorry to here this your family is in oue thoughts and Prayers

April 30th, 2021

So terribly sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed seeing her at all the grandchildren’s extracurricular activities in Astoria. Bob and Sue Hembrough

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Donna will be missed. She was such a nice lady. Prayers for her family and friends John and Judie Gorsuch

April 30th, 2021

I’m so very sorry to hear this. Prayers to all the family as you remember your years together and miss her so much. Caryl

April 30th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Prayers to all of you as you go thru this difficult time. She was a special lady & enjoyed being neighbors. Hugs & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

April 30th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. I will never forget when my grandmother passed and she was the first person I had loss. I was so upset and Donna came and got me and took me to the staircase and got me calmed down, I have and will always remember what she did for me. I will
Keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Laurie, Eric and Austin.

April 30th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

The Taylor's Families

April 30th, 2021

Bernard and Family, Our deepest sympathy to all. "To everything, there is a time and purpose under Heaven". You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve & Carol Birch

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss, you're in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a wonderful lady. Daniel and Becky Hamm

April 30th, 2021

Sorry to hear this, your family has all helped others cope with loss, thank you.Jeff Nielsen

April 30th, 2021

So sorry to hear of your loss. Carol and Jerry Parkins

April 30th, 2021

She was such a lovely lady. We are sorry for your loss. Glenn & Rita

April 30th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. Jodie and Robbin Kost

April 30th, 2021

Lifting your family in prayers Mike & Cindy Chaffin

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer are with the family.
Jim and Karen Hopkins

April 30th, 2021

Our sympathy to Bernard and all your family. So many nice memories of her through the years. Prayers for comfort for you all. Garth and Carolyn Cripe

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Watched a lot of ballgames with her. Nancy Carithers

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss Bernard and all of the family. Barbara Hamm

April 30th, 2021

So sorry for your loss . Prayers for all Bob and Peggy Spencer

April 30th, 2021

Bernard & Family, so very sorry to learn of Donna's passing. Your loss is Heaven's gain. She was a lovely lady, and I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's love and grace comfort you and give you peace. Gary & Cheryl Matteson

April 30th, 2021

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 30th, 2021

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 30th, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful lady. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Brian Bucher

April 30th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Shawgo family during this time. May God bless and keeo you near during this time. Cheryl Reimolds

April 30th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Donna's passing.Was always such a pleasant person, will be greatly missed. Prayers for the whole family. Wally and Janet Danner.

April 30th, 2021

Jeff and Sonya, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my
Prayer Patty Prather

April 30th, 2021

Heaven got a very special lady..sending prayers and hugs. Bob and Loretta Mummert

April 30th, 2021

Sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family to feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

April 30th, 2021

So very sorry for you family’s Loss! She was a very special person ! Love to all

April 30th, 2021

Patty Wherley!

May 1st, 2021

so sorry for your loss. prayers for peace and comfort. kathy cox

May 1st, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Donna, one of my best high school friends; my sympathy is with your family......

May 1st, 2021

Portia Brown

May 1st, 2021

Sorry for your loss. She will be missed

May 1st, 2021

Bernard and family, we are saddened to hear about Donna. She was such a kind lady and will be missed by all. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker

May 1st, 2021

So sorry for your loss

May 1st, 2021

So sorry to hear about Donnas passing. She will be missed greatly. Prayers for the family

May 1st, 2021

We are so sorry for your families loss. Donna was a lovely person. Bless you all.

May 1st, 2021

Bernard and family, Our prayers for comfort are with you. Donna's passing has left a great void in your family as well as in our community. Her kindness and faith touched many. God bless you. Wendell & Alice Clanin

May 2nd, 2021

So sorry to hear about Donna. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, praying you find comfort in her memories. Joe and Letha Stambaugh

May 2nd, 2021

Bernard, it is never easy to say goodbye to our loved ones...please know we think of you & your’s. Your care of our own family’s loss in years past has been such a comfort to us...Marjorie (Shawgo) Grover & Family

May 2nd, 2021

So sorry for your loss! Praying and thinking about your whole family!
Curtis and Kelsey Dean

May 2nd, 2021

So very sorry to hear the sad news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. John and Rita Corson

May 2nd, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Donna was a very nice lady. Roberta Oest

May 2nd, 2021

We are sad to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Gale and Annie Beekman.

May 2nd, 2021

Bernard & family
So very sorry about your loss. Donna will leave a deep void in your loving family. With deepest
from Harley & Kay Curless & family

May 2nd, 2021

So very very sorry. She was the sweetest. My prayers are with you all. Penny Collins.

May 3rd, 2021

So sorry for your loss...Donna was a great lady and loved by many!....Anni Mitchell

May 3rd, 2021

So sorry for your great loss!! Love and hugs to you all !!!❤️🙏Bill and Rosie Brockley

May 3rd, 2021

A great big heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family Bernard, Doug, Cindy and Jeff. Hugs to you all and prayers the comforter is sent to all.
An icon to the town of Astoria for so long.
A great family matriarch of the Shawgo’s and the entire area we live in.
I will miss the Funeral as I found out just now from a friend that Donna has passed unto Heaven to be with so many loved ones we will never be able to count them all.
Sincerely Jeffrey L Smith

May 3rd, 2021

So Very Sorry for your loss !!!! Sending my Thoughts and Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for All of Your Family's. Sue Palmer & Family

May 3rd, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all. Marilyn Shawgo

May 3rd, 2021

Thinking of you, thoughts and prayers to Bernard and the Shawgo family. Kelly, Jason and Brad Westlake

May 3rd, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to all of the Shawgo family.

May 3rd, 2021

Praying for the family. Deepest sympathy from Ed and Pam Wickert

May 3rd, 2021

Sending prayers to Bernard and the rest of the Shawgo family during this time.

May 3rd, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Donna was a great lady; I enjoyed our conversations when I owned the apartment building. I'll never forget her coming to my rescue when my son was 4 weeks and I was at the storage facility...she was a special lady. Daphne Ingles, Brian & Teresa Haines, Quentin Haines

May 4th, 2021

Jeff: you and your family are in our prayers. May God's peace be with you. Mark Parkins and family.

May 4th, 2021

I’m so sorry for your loss. Separation here is one of the hardest things, in my opinion, that we must endure here on this earth. I pray & am confident, from knowing you all in the past, that our Father above is a comfort & gives you all peace, knowing your sweet wife/mother/grandmother, is home with The Lord. What a blessing to be able to know we will be spending eternity together with the One Who died for us & the whole family of God! What a day that will be!
Love in Jesus,
Julia (Parkins) Miller

May 5th, 2021

Bernard, my family and I are sending our condolences and prayers to you and your family for your loss of Donna. Joanne Heath and family

May 6th, 2021

Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing, Bernard and Family! Our thoughts and prayers for All of your Family!! Mike and Peg Davis

May 6th, 2021

We are so sorry to find out of the loss of Donna. Prayers for the family in this time of loss

May 6th, 2021

Bernard,we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ike and Linda Hackett
Norma Powell

May 7th, 2021

So sorry for your loss from the Saurbaughs

May 8th, 2021

So sorry for the loss of Donna. She was a dear friend of mine. LOVE TO her family from Marvin n Marilyn Biesenthal

May 8th, 2021

Bernard, so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Memories of high school come to mind. Blessings for you and your family.
Phyllis and Neil Aten

May 10th, 2021

Bernard and family, we are so sorry to read of your great loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Words can't express how sorry we are.
Don and Dotty Evans

May 19th, 2021

Dear Bernard, our deepest condolences to you and your family in Donna’s passing. She was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Bill & Ann Robinson