Donelda "Donnie" Karr Obituary (1933 - 2020)

Donelda "Donnie" Karr, 87 of Clinton, IL left this world peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL. Graveside services will be 11:15 AM Monday, November 30, 2020 at Long Point Cemetery, Wapella, IL. Viewing will be 10 - 11 AM, Monday at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Memorials may be directed to Long Point Cemetery or American Cancer Society. Donnie was born March 26, 1933 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of James Mitchell and Ethel Mae (Sprinkle) Haycraft. She married Calvin B. Karr October 20, 1951 in the Wapella, IL. A longtime resident of Clinton, Donnie and Calvin raised their family and lived there for over 50 years. The Karrs loved to travel and did so most of the time by pulling a camper across the country. In addition to camping, Donnie and Calvin were avid bowlers, devoted Cub Fans and members of the Eagles Auxiliary Organization and the Christian Church of Clinton for many years. Known for her beauty shop, which she operated from her home, Donnie remained active after she retired in 2008. Surviving are her daughters, Darla (David) Nelson and Shelly (Brad) Kemp, son-in-law, Bob Ballenger, Clinton, IL, grandchildren, Destini (Jeremy) Benesh, Staci Ballenger, Kortni (Bobby) Hudson, Kyle (Nicole) Sisco, Chad Ballenger, Sarah Kemp, Katie Kemp and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, daughter, Tami Ballenger, granddaughter, Darah Zwiefel, son-in-law, David Sisco, parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 infant brother. Her family grieves her loss, but they take comfort knowing that Donnie and Calvin are together again, along with all their family and many friends who were there to welcome her to heaven.