Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman, 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:42 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 18, 1936, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of James Kay and Sadie Rae (Marks) Watkins. She was raised and educated in Bowen graduating from Bowen High School.
She married Kenneth Inman in August of 1953, in California, and he preceded her in death on May 15, 1998.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Teresa (Johnnie) Zimmerman of Macomb, Illinois, Connie (JT) Haycraft of Monmouth, Donald Inman of Moline, Illinois, Edwin (Linn) Inman of Bowen, Illinois; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, William Watkins of Webster, Illinois and Mary Slabaugh of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; daughter, Karen Inman, son, John Inman; siblings, Harvey, Kenneth and Pauline; one great-grandaughter, Ariana Inman.
Donna worked for Porcelain Products in Macomb for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching, and word search puzzles. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Macomb.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the funeral home. A time of visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family and left in the care of the funeral home. Moore Memorial Home, Roseville, is handling the arrangements.
