Donna J. Briddick, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

By February 12, 2019Obituaries

Donna J. Briddick, 68 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

Funeral Services will be Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10th at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Austyn Briddick, Chris Knudsen, Joe, Bill and Lou Hancin and Zachary Wood.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dominic,Matthew, Jacob and Tyler Centko, Bradyn and Neveah Briddick and Liam Jones.

Donna was born May 14, 1950 in Ottawa, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Fuchs) Miller.  She married George L. Centko who preceded her in death.  She later married Kent Briddick on August 24, 2006 in Sevierville, TN.  She is survived by her husband, Kent; son, Chris Centko of Streator; son George (Hollie) Centko of St Michael, MN; son, David Centko of Streator; step-daughter, Amber Briddick of Willmington, IL; sister, Carol (Chuck) Hayson of LaSalle; and grandchildren, Dominic, Matthew, Jacob, Tyler Centko, Austyn, Bradyn, Neveah Briddick, and Liam Jones.  She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph Miller; her mother and step-father, Esther and Dominic Vignali; and step-son Philip Briddick.

Donna was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Streator.  She graduated from IVCC as a nurse and worked as a nurse LPN.  In her free time, Donna loved to knit, crochet, and spend time with her dog Meeka.  Donna loved her family dearly and especially cherished being a grandma.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Tri County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.

Donna has been laid to rest in the Garden of Inspiration.