Donna Jenkins Obituary

Donna Jean Jenkins

Feb 26, 1935 - Oct 9, 2024

Norwalk

Donna Jean (Krontz) Jenkins, 89, of Norwalk, died at home surrounded by her family Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Toledo, to Glen and Esther Krontz. Donna was full of life. Anyone who knew her can tell you she was full of love, laughter, and a spunkiness to be reckoned with. Donna loved her family deeply. She, along with her late husband, Kenny (Wimp), opened their home and supported anyone in need.

Donna had multiple jobs throughout her life. She retired alongside her husband from Tenneco in 1992, where she worked as a vending machine attendant. Donna was a 40-year member of Norwalk Eagles Aerie No. 711 and the VFW Post 2743 Ladies Auxiliary. After her retirement, she enjoyed gambling, bingo, traveling, and just enjoying her family and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Esther Krontz; brother, Robert Krontz; sisters, Phyllis Krontz, Naida Shively and Nadine Barney; her husband, Kenneth Jenkins; friend, Cloyd Purtee; daughter, Debra Pflieger; sons-in-law, Dave Baker and Richard Doughty Sr; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Jenkins; and grandsons, Jack Lynch and Robert Doughty.

Donna is survived by her children, Dawn Baker, Denise Doughty, Donita (Gary) Evans, David (Laura) Myers, Wayne (Michelle) Jenkins, Jodie Lynch, Ernie Jenkins, Donna (Calvin) Conaway and David (Ben) Bowling; niece, Judy (Bill) Palmer; and son-in-law Brian Pflieger; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donna Jean Jenkins will be greatly missed, she filled our lives with love, laughter, and unconditional love.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857. Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Gardner officiating. Donna's burial will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Expressions of sympathy to the family may also be made online by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com