Donna Jean Quinlan (nee Jolink)

She was born to Dick and Adeline Jolink in Chandler, Minnesota on August 7, 1951, who proceeded her in death. Donna is survived by her loving son, Adam Quinlan (22) and her six siblings, Rae Kozlowski (Chandler, AZ), Dave (Audrey) Jolink (DeMotte, IN), Patty Van Dyke (Lynden WA), Bonnie (Bob) Jonkman (DeMotte, IN), Merri (Larry) Zordan (Frankfort, IL) and Deb (Frank) McConnell (South Bend, IN) and many nieces and nephews.

Donna graduated from Illiana Christian High School and attended Calvin College. After college, she worked in retail sales for a number of years. She then started her food service career at Bussean Catering, later to become manager, for over twenty years, at the Chateau Bu-Sche’.

Donna was a devoted mother to Adam. She supported his growth and development through school, his love of horses and his accomplishments in Taekwondo. She also was so proud of his current achievement at the Chicago Ridge Fire Department. Donna was a cherished big sister, who listened, counseled and encouraged through times of happiness and sorrow. She was also a treasured friend and known to many for her patience, generosity, and understanding.

Visitation & Interment will be by INVITATION ONLY. **Phase 4 COVID 19 mandates; 25 guests or less can gather in the funeral home; masks are required to attend the funeral services; no loitering is allowed in order to accommodate all guests paying their respects and funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, please send your contributions to the Wounded Warrior at www.woundedwarriorproject.com, Palos Community Hospital – Palos Home Care & Hospice, Lemont, IL or www.pawschicago.org (Pets Are Wonderful Support).

Arrangements were entrusted to the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, Palos Heights.