Donna Jean Kunkel

Donna Jean Kunkel, 76, of Lone Tree, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home.

She was born May 16, 1950, in Canton, Missouri, the daughter of Lee and Betty Rankin Ott. On December 26, 1965, Donna was united in marriage to Dale Kunkel in Hamilton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 13, 2005.

Donna loved gardening, canning and mushrooming. She also enjoyed shopping and going thrifting. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treasured the time spent with them and the memories they made together.

She is survived by her son, Tony Kunkel (Sandra) of Lone Tree; six grandchildren, Brittney Mortimer (Hailey) of Keokuk, Tony Kunkel II of Lone Tree, Lucas Kunkel of Lone Tree, Seth Kunkel (Elle) of Lone Tree, Cody Jacobson of Vinton, Iowa and Dillon Kibbie of Shellsburg, Iowa; five great-grandchildren, Ava Davis, Olivia Davis, Shaylee Jacobson, Renee Jacobson, and Dezarae Jacobson and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her significant other, Steve Savage; her husband, Dale; her twelve siblings, Joyce Barnes, Jane White, Ellen Tate, Wanda Harmon, Jerry Ott, Larry Ott, Gary Ott, Melvin Ott, Kenny Ott, Willy Ott, Elmer Ott and Carl Ott; one grandson, Tyler Jacobson; and one granddaughter, Nikki Jacobson.

A celebration of life will be held from 3 - 7 p.m., November 7, 2026, at the Alexandria Community Center in Alexandria, Missouri.