Donna J (Fabbrini) McKune

Donna J. McKune, age 85, of Forest Park, IL passed away in her home on April 13, 2025.  She was surrounded by her family.

Donna was the loving mother of three sons, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of three. Above all, Donna loved spending time with family and friends.  Donna was a force of nature; literally.  She took great pride in her immaculate vegetable and flower garden, which she tended with obsession. Her backyard was a haven for every variety of bird. Donna was engaged with neighbors and friends. She advocated for her community, most recently and notably with her commitment to keeping gambling machines out of Forest Park. She never missed an opportunity to participate and show efforts to make things better. Sometimes with family and sometimes solo, Donna enjoyed many road trips across the country, crossword puzzles, and games. Her strong and independent nature followed her well into her final days. Donna’s grandchildren will always cherish the “game closet” and hours spent playing mancala on her living room floor. Her children and grandchildren know best that she is likely reading this obituary to ensure that all grammar is correct-just like she taught us.

Donna is survived by her three sons: Paul (Barbara Hersh) McKune, Patrick (Julie) McKune, and Michael (Kelly Anchors) McKune; grandchildren Marhysa (Joshua) Ott, Erinn (JJ) Donohue, Joseph McKune, Veronica (Rachel) McKune, Max McKune, and Charlie McKune; great-grandchildren Braden McKune, Willow Ott, and Brynn Donohue; siblings Barbara (the late Sam) Vaccaro, John (Nancy, Nick, Marianne), and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Margaret Fabbrini, and her sisters, Dolores Vine and Mary Fabbrini.

Visitation Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00am-11:30am.  Memorial service 11:30am.  Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, 7319 Madison St., Forest Park, IL. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Forest Park Arts Alliance www.forestparkarts.org are appreciated.

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