Donna K. Martin

Donna K. Martin, age 66 of Robinson, IL formerly of Mattoon, IL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence in Robinson, IL. A funeral service in her honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. A committal will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. The visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the funeral home. Donna was born on April 29, 1957, to the late John L. and Martha A. (Chrest) Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Shay Blanchette and husband Andrew of McCordsville, IN; one brother, Edward Martin and wife Barbara of East Norriton, PA; sister-in-law, Diane Martin of Streator, IL; two nieces, Stephanie Martin and significant other Lance Garrison of Springfield, IL, Natalie (Martin) Russo and husband Daniel of Conshohocken, PA; one great niece, Olive Russo; one great nephew, Wyatt Russo. She was preceded in death by one brother, John “Jack” Martin. A 1975 graduate of Streator High School in Streator, IL, Donna received her Bachelor of Accounting with a Minor in Business Administration from Illinois State University in Normal, IL in 1979. She later graduated from the University of Illinois in Springfield, IL with a Master of Business Administration in 1995. Donna’s impressive career began in June of 1979 as a Public Accountant for Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP in Springfield, IL. In 1984 she became the Director of Accounting at Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield, IL. She accepted a new job offer in 1997 as Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL that she enjoyed for twenty years before receiving her final position as Chief Compliance Officer at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL retiring in 2023. A faithful and dedicated member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon, IL, Donna served in many capacities, such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Program, Eucharistic Minister, Communion to the Homebound, Table of Eight and Pastoral Council. She was also a member of the Springfield Jaycees and Health Care Compliance Association. After adopting her daughter Shay in 1997, Donna became extremely involved in her daughter’s school events and extra-curricular activities. Traveling for work and with family and friends always brought much joy to Donna. She especially loved the Outer Banks in North Carolina. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. She enjoyed reading, sitting on her back porch with a Diet Coke and watching nature, and spending time with family and friends. Throughout her life, Donna made many friends that she dearly loved. She was passionate about life and family, especially her daughter, Shay, who was her greatest accomplishment. The memories of Donna will forever live in the hearts of her loved ones. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.

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Donna K. Martin

April 29, 1957 - February 8, 2024