Donna Abert

Donna Ann Abert, age 72, of Highland, IL., died Friday, October 19, 2007, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born March 22, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, IL., the daughter of William and Augusta (Kline) Barva. On February 27, 1954, she married Eugene A. Abert , who survives. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church; Madison County Women\'s Democratic Club; Former Member of VFW Post 5694, Ladies Auxiliary, Highland, IL. Mrs Abert was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, IL. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, she moved to the Troy area where she worked and met Eugene. After their marriage they lived in Highland where they remained for the rest of their life together. Mrs. Abert worked at Jakel Manufacturing, Highland Supply, Basler Electric, and the Highland Elementary School. She was a Election Judge for many years along with being a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Leader. Mrs. Abert enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling. She and Eugene had taken many bus tours. She also enjoyed traveling to see her family, children, and siblings. Survivors include Husband-Eugene A. Abert of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Elizabeth J. (Michael) Wharton of Kansas City, Mo., Son-James D. (Marjorie) Abert, Sr. of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Diana L. (Charles \"Chuck\") Rogier of Highland, Ill., Son-Paul William (Laura) Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Son-Gary R. Abert of Highland, Ill., Son-Rex O. Abert of Tallahassee, Fla., Son-Curtis C. Abert of Champaign, Ill., Grandchild-Martin Vulliet of Kansas City, Kan., Grandchild-Lisa (Paul) Buskey, US Marine Corp of Japan, Grandchild-Joseph (Treva) Vulliet of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Vanessa Vulliet of Kansas City, Mo., Grandchild-Vicki (Shawn) Campbell of Kansas City, Mo., Grandchild-Jeffrey (Jessica) Wharton of Garland, Texas, Grandchild-Carrie Sue Abert of Chuleota, Fla., Grandchild-Corp. James Abert, Jr. US Marine Corp. of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Grandchild-Anna Elizabeth Abert of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Aaron Rogier of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Benjamin Rogier (special friend Kaytlin Reedy) of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Eric Rogier of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Sarah Elizabeth Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Grandchild-Mylinda Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Grandchild-Rachel Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Grandchild-Eli Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Grandchild-Hannah Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Grandchild-Michela Abert of Broken Arrow, Okla., Gr Grandchild-Jessica, Gr Grandchild-Christopher, Gr Grandchild-David, Gr Grandchild-Mina, Gr Grandchild-Sabatian, Gr Grandchild-Tyler, Gr Grandchild-Vanessa, Sister-Iris May of Mount Vernon, Ill., Sister-Josephine Ruble of Murphysboro, Ill., Brother-William (Susan) Barva of Alamogordo, NM, Brother-Fred Sefried of Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was preceeded in death by Father-William F. Barva, Mother-Augusta (nee Kline) Barva, Sister-Pauline Sefried. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Donna Abert

March 22, 1935 - October 19, 2007