Donna S. (Kerr) Stenzel passed away at her home in Saint George, Kansas, on May 16, 2025, at the age of 71, following a long battle with ALS.
Donna was born on August 18, 1953, in Greensburg, Kansas, to Howard and Elgeva (Smith) Kerr. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1971 and then attended Wichita Business College in 1972. Over the years, she worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for several businesses, retiring from Elder Care in Great Bend, Kansas, in 2015.
She married Arlo Unruh on July 15, 1972, with whom she had three children. Later, she married Marvin Stenzel on June 5, 1987. They enjoyed 32 years of marriage, filled with fishing and camping trips. Donna cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Being involved in their daily lives brought her immense joy and pride.
She is survived by her children, Amy Unruh, Bryan (Lisa) Unruh, and Lisa (Unruh) (Spencer) Parsons; six grandchildren: Ashton, Mya, Sean, Jace, Eric, and Addison; two great-grandchildren: Aysia and Quincy. Additionally, she is survived by her sisters, Beth (Kerr) (John) Atherton and Carol (Kerr) (Michael) Montgomery, several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents; and her sisters, Barbara (Kerr) Bryan and Betty Jo (Kerr) (Mike) Russell.
A celebration of life will be held on June 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Greensburg Methodist Church, 600 W. Lincoln Ave., Greensburg, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Team Gleason Foundation (ALS charity) or the Rock Creek Recreation. You can make an online donation to Team Gleason at the Team Gleason donation page. You can send checks payable to the "Team Gleason Foundation” or “Rock Creek Recreation,” and those may be sent in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas, 66547.
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