Donna Joanne “Jo” Heath

Donna Joanne “Jo” Heath, 88, of Adair, IL, passed away at 7:07 pm on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, IL. She was born on September 16, 1935 in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Donald and Ruby (Chapman) Etter. Jo married Bernard Heath in June of 1957 in Astoria, IL. Bernard preceded Jo in death on November 11, 2019.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, and one sister; Phyllis “Jeanne” Hartman.

Survivors include her daughter; Jennifer (and Amy) Heath of Bloomington, IL, son; Bradley (and Tara) Heath of Macomb, granddaughter, Taylor (and Steven) Huffman of Table Grove, IL, two grandsons; Jarrett Beal and Jack Beal, both of Macomb, 3 great-grandchildren; Merritt, Lincoln, and Oakland Huffman, two sisters; Judy Grafton of Nixa, MO and Joyce (and Bill) Palmer of Rushville, IL.

Jo was an office manager and bookkeeper at Kline’s Department Store and Professional Eye Care for Dr. Bengtson, both in Macomb.

Jo was a lifelong Cubs fan. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, bowling and was an avid reader. She loved animals of all kind. She also loved her family and spending time with them.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the Astoria Cemetery. Pastor Matthew Thiner will be officiating. Memorials may be made to MDH Hospice or the McDonough County Animal Shelter.