Obituary of Donna M. Keigher

Donna M. Keigher
(nee Bianco)

Donna M. Keigher, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Light Ways Hospice in Joliet.  Donna was born on October 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Ross and Lucille (nee Pertrucci) Bianco.  Born and raised in Joliet, she attended Joliet Township High School.  

Donna was a former parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Church of St. Anthony.  She was also active with the Woman’s Auxiliary at the Irving Athletic Club.  When she wasn’t spending time with her family, she enjoyed trips to the casino and loved to sew.  Donna was an amazing cook. In her nurturing way, she always made sure those she loved had a home cooked meal. 

Donna is survived by her son, Anthony (Vicki) Keigher; two daughters, Terri (Tim) Johnson and Georganne (Michael) Lambert; five grandchildren, Kristin (Bill) Havican, Cori (Lucas) Miles, Kelly Lambert, Ashley(Jake) Murphy, and Joe Keigher; and seven great-grandchildren, Maddie, Lizzie, Abby, and Courtney Havican, Bennett and Merritt Miles, and Colton Murphy.

She is preceded by her loving husband, George Keigher; her parents; and her four brothers, Ernest Bianco, Frank Bianco, Thomas Bianco, and Michael Bianco.

Visitation for Donna M. Keigher will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at  the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Light Ways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or Salvation Army, 300 3rd Ave., Joliet, IL 60433 would be appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.