Donna Louise Pratt – Marion, IL

Donna Pratt of Marion passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at her home. She was born in Sesser, IL to Lucille (Owens) Eubanks and Arthur Eubanks.

Lucille and Arthur divorced early in Donna’s life and she spent years devoted to, supporting and caring for her mother who lived with her until her passing. Donna was the wife of Arhtur Pratt with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Donna was born and raised in Southern Illinois and spent most of her life there with the exception of 10 years in Waukegan, IL where she met Arthur who was in the US Navy and stationed at the Naval base there.

After their marriage they spent a short time in Rhode Island before returning to Southern Illinois. Several years after her return Donna began a successful career in real estate. She was a managing broker, managed several offices, and was one of the area’s top agents during her 40+ years in the business. Donna enjoyed vacationing in Florida, especially Marco Island to where she made several visits.

She was a devoted and loving wife and mother, adored her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Donna is survived by her husband, Arthur, her son David Pratt of Marion, her daughter Cathy (Craig) Marx of Des Peres, MO, and grandchildren Owen and Elise Marx. She is also survived by and was very close to many of the cousins of her mother’s brother and sisters along with their children and grandchildren.

Her wishes were to have a private family graveside gathering at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL to be scheduled at a later date. Any donations in her honor can be made to her granddaughter’s high school volleyball team: https://raise.snap.app/donate/parkway-south-girls-volleyball-2025/12811422?share_type=email_0 .

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