Donna Randecker Beyer Obituary

Donna L. Randecker Beyer, age 92, of Stockton, IL, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 in her home with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, July 26, at Derinda Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the church. Family and friends are invited to share in Donna's life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Donna was born February 12, 1933, in Guilford Township, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Schlichting) Schultz. She attended Galena schools, graduating from Galena High School with the class of 1950. On November 11, 1951 Donna married Harold Randecker. They brought five daughters into this world, and celebrated 24 years of marriage before Harold's passing in 1975. She later married Maurice Beyer on February 12, 1982.
Little time passed after her marriage to Harold, before they were blessed with their first daughter, and then more followed quickly. Donna quickly adapted to life as a mother, and once her eldest daughters grew older, she entered the workforce. She made a career with Atwoods, serving for 42 years. However, during her life, she also held many other jobs including positions at the Lantern and Black Angus restaurants, Micro Switch, and Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton.
As Donna's children grew older, she utilized her new found free time, to give back to her community. She was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda, and served on WELCA, as well as with the Jo Daviess County Home Extension, and volunteered with the Lutheran Social Services, in her elder years. When she found time to herself, she could often be found tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, sewing and quilting, or cooking wonderful meals for those whom she loved most. Throughout Donna's life she loved engaging with her beloved community; whether it be dancing the night away as a young married couple, visiting with her neighbors and relatives on Sunday afternoons, or engaging in service organizations. She also found favor in making stain glass décor out of the old church window, upholstering furniture and cake decorating. Donna found a way to spread her love to those around her.
Donna will be dearly missed by her five daughters, Kathleen Randecker of Baileyville, IL, Glenda Randecker, of Freeport,IL, Cheryl Randecker of Freeport, Juanita (James) Dixson of Byron, IL, and Alecia Randecker, of Stockton; three grandchildren, Erin Levzow, Cole (Meralis) Dixson, and Katelyn (Travis Rogers) Randecker; and eight great-grandchildren, Kai, Kenzy, Liam, Noel, Emma, Jax, Olivia, Neegan; sister-in-law, Luella Thoren; brother-in-law, Wayne Haas; and many nieces and nephews. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mabel; first husband, Harold; second husband, Maurice; brother, Oral (Gladys) Schultz, sister, Orvilla (Blake) Stiles, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Haas, JoAnn Carver, brothers-in-law, James Carver, Donald Thoren, and a nephew, Michael Thoren.