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Donna Jean Fawcett

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[September 21, 2026]  HAVANA — Donna Jean Fawcett, 79, of Havana, IL (formerly of Lincoln, IL) passed away at 2:14 a.m. on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL.

Visitation: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Havana, IL

Service: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. at the church.

Funeral home: Sedgwick Funeral Homes

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Donna Jean Fawcett, 79, of Havana, IL (formerly of Lincoln, IL) passed away at 2:14 a.m. on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL. She was born on September 25th, 1946 to Roger and Laura Mae (Hoerr) Rowe in Pekin, IL. She married Dale Dean Fawcett on February 14th, 1999.

She is survived by her children, Phillip John (JoLynn) Marcum Sr. of Manito, IL, Todd (Meredith Dehner) Marcum of Bloomington, IL, Randall (Kimberly) Rinehart of Oswego, IL, and Crystal (Shane) Alley of Lincoln, IL. Her grandchildren, Jason (Janie) Philipp of Elsie, MI, Phillip J. (Trisha) Marcum Jr. of Mesa, AZ, LaDonna Marcum of KS, Kristian (Abigail) Sanders of Warren, IL, Taylor (Joe Wethington) Sanders of Lanark, IL, Natalyn Dehner-Marcum of Bloomington, IL, Lillian Dehner-Marcum of Bloomington, IL, Nathanial (Megan) Rinehart of Plano, IL, Christian Rinehart of Oswego, IL, Alexandria (Bryce) Mappin of Bristol, IL., Elizabeth (Timothy Collier) Rinehart of Yorkville, IL, Arielle Alley of London, UK, Adrienne (Christian) Sandel of Monticello, IL, thirteen great-grandchildren, and sister, Judy (Late David) Flairty of Hanna City, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Donna graduated from Forman High School in 1964. Most of her career was spent working for Lehn & Fink as a chemical worker. Donna took great pride in being a union steward for the United Chemical Workers Union 316. She served as an officer and safety delegate. Later, she started her own cleaning business in which she managed until she retired.

Her hobbies included jewelry making, ceramics, and being involved in activities with her church family. She was admired for her party planning and decorating. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours birdwatching, flower gardening, riding ATV’s through the countryside, and volunteering at the Nature Center. What she loved most was cooking and celebrating the holidays with family.
 

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Havana, IL followed by the memorial service. Graveside service will take place directly after at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana, IL. Pastor Mike Henson will officiate the service.

Memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church of Havana or Mason District Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

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