Donna Owens Obituary

Age - 83

September 10, 2023

Pecatonica, IL

Donna L. Owens, 83, of Pecatonica, IL died at 1:55 am Saturday September 9, 2023 in Generations at Neighbors in Byron after lengthy illness. She was born February 24, 1940 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Nina (Lewis) Sauberlich. Donna graduated from Pecatoncia High School class of 1958. Donna married Jim E. Owens in Pecatonica, IL on January 31, 1959. Donna worked in food service having retired from Eickman's Processing after 20 years. Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, in her younger years she enjoyed bowling. Donna spent time knitting and crocheting hats for the

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