Donna M. (Halm) Caldwell, 82, of Rochester, IL passed away on Friday October 16, 2026 while at home and surrounded by her family.

Donna was born in Springfield on February 24, 1944 the daughter of David and Clara (Dickerson) Halm.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judith Hays.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband, Rick Caldwell of Rochester; children, Dawn Hampson (Douglas) of Rochester, and Richard Caldwell (Norma) of Springfield; grandchildren, Danielle Hampson of Rochester, Darci Ealey (Grant) of Rochester, Christina Castleman of MO; great grandchildren, Hayden, Sophie, Easton, and Warren.

Donna could be described as a family first wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and they were her whole world. She is greatly missed by those that loved and knew her.

Visitation will be held on Friday October 23, 2026 at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester, IL from 11:00am till the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choosing in Donna’s Name.