Donna L. Huffaker, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Huffaker, the former Donna Lee Horkstrom, was born August 5, 1952 in Galesburg, IL. She was the daughter of Robert and Betty Jean (Cisco) Horkstrom. On June 20, 1981 at the parsonage in Maquon, IL, Donna was united in marriage to James Martin "Jim" Huffaker. Mr. Huffaker died April 8, 2011 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Donna was a longtime homemaker. For a period of time, she was a CNA at the nursing home in Abingdon, IL. She volunteer many hours at Midwest Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasant. Donna was a Past Worthy Matron of the former Bethlehem Chapter #38 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Mt. Pleasant. In her spare time, Donna loved to create crafts.

Those thankful for sharing in Donna's life include her children – Donnie Bartlett of Crawfordsville, Kenny Huffaker of  Mt. Pleasant and Kristi Anderson and her husband Sam of Abingdon, Il; a half brother – Donald Horkstrom of Arizona and several grandchildren including the grandson with whom she made her home, Wyatt Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant.

Her parents, husband and 1 son – James Strange, precede Donna in death.