- Date Of Birth: October 19, 1937
- Date Of Death: April 11, 2013
- State: Illinois
Donna Rae Velten, 75, of Petersburg, IL and formerly of Virginia, IL died April 11, 2013, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born October 19, 1937 in Literberry, IL; the daughter of Joseph Harold and Vera Ellen Freeman Petefish. She married Nicholas Lee Velten on April 24, 1955 in Quincy and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1986.
She is survived by eight children, Renee Hardwick (companion, David Harris) of Springfield, Sherrie Kesterson (husband, Richard) of Virginia, Julie Blaise (husband, Robert) of Springfield, Nick Velten (wife, Chris) of Girard, Rick Velten (wife, Deborah) of Gainesville, GA, Marisa Gerdes (husband, Gary) of Petersburg, Tony Velten (wife, Christy) of Virginia, and Cathy Lucht of Petersburg; 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, April Young and Rich Kesterson; and a brother, Harold Lavon Petefish.
Mrs. Velten was a 1955 graduate of Virginia High School. She worked at Rossi’s Restaurant and Dr. Jack Hollada Chiropractic Office prior to owning and operating, with her husband, Velten’s Shoe and Clothing Store and Shoe Repair Shop in Virginia. She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Virginia. She enjoyed reading, playing solitaire, and spending time with her family.
