Donna Lois (Blackwell) Kill

Donna Lois (Blackwell) Kill, age 86, of rural Paola, Kansas passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie. Donna was born August 15, 1934 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was the fourth of five children, and only daughter, born to William Herbert and Frances Marie (Kaiser) Blackwell. She graduated from Olathe High School in 1952. On February 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Donald Leo Kill at Shawnee, Kansas. They made their home in Lenexa and moved to rural Paola in 1974. They became the parents of four children. Donna worked as a bookkeeper for the family business D & L Kill Electric. She later worked at the Paola Viva Shop for several years. She was a 4-H leader in Johnson County and Miami County for many years. Donna enjoyed the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Osawatomie, Daughters of the American Revolution, Young Matrons, Heads Up, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son David, and three brothers Robert, Donald, and Jim Blackwell. She is survived by her husband Don of the home; children Debbie (Rick) Hudson of Paola, Doug Kill of Osawatomie, and Denise (Scott) Donaldson of Hardtner, Kansas; one brother David Blackwell of North Kansas City, MO; 5 grandchildren Jason and Zach Hudson, Trevor and Taylor Donaldson, and Tiffany Green; 7 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are encouraged to post their memories and condolences on Donna's Tribute Wall. Due to COVID, precautionary measures will be taken for the services at the church, masks are required.