Donna J. Krebs

Age 82 of Monroe, formerly of Browntown, died on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital following a short illness. Donna was born August 12, 1934 in Warren, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Viola (Luy) Martin. She graduated from Warren High School and married Arthur Krebs on May 31, 1954 in Martintown. Donna and Art farmed the majority of their lives in Cadiz Township. Donna was a member of the Stateline Homemakers, Green County Ag Chest and Dairy Queen involvement, was active in the Green County Genealogical Society, and had attended Hope Community Church. Donna's passion was genealogy and her love and pride was her family. On many days Donna could be seen having coffee with friends at Culvers.

She is lovingly survived by three children, Robin (Joey) Lomas of McConnell, IL, Roger (Diana) Krebs of Browntown, and Richard (Diane) Krebs of Monroe; nine grandchildren, Casey (Dusty) Ellis, Katie (Travis) Moen; Shyntel (Paul) Owen, Shelly (Brendan) Antiochos, Sheena (Mike) Lorenz, Tyler (Kayla) Krebs; Ryan (Valerie) Krebs, Adam Krebs, and Brent (Chelsea) Krebs; seven great grandchildren, Wyatt, Perla, Clay, Tate, Pierce, Casper, and Sebastian; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art, in 1992; granddaughter, Stephanie; great grandson, Tus; a granddaughter-in-law, Dawn; and all her siblings.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at Saucerman Cemetery, Cadiz Township. The family will greet friends at the Monroe Moose Lodge following the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Donna's name. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

Directions to Saucerman (Cadiz) Cemetery: 1) Take Highway 69 South of Monroe for 4 miles, go right (West) on County Highway B for 3 miles, cemetery will be South side of County B, just West of the Allen Road intersection.    2) Take Highway 11 West from Monroe toward Browntown and go left (South) on Allen Road to Highway B