STEELEVILLE- Donna S. James, 82, of Richmond, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Lexington, KY.

Donna was born February 28, 1944, in Murphysboro, IL to Oscar and Alberta Prange Trucano. She married George L. James on October 5, 1963, in Steeleville, IL.

Donna was a homemaker and a member of Steeleville Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary #480, Steeleville, IL, Red Hat Society, and the Campbell Hill Home Extension. Donna was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved to watch WWE and rarely missed an opportunity to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Donna was a fighter, and loved spending time with her family very much.

Donna is survived by her children: Neil (Gina) James of O’Fallon, IL and Christina Stearns of Richmond, KY; her grandchildren: Dr. Kylie James, Mackenzie James, and A.J. (Abby) Stearns. She is survived as well by a host of other family and friends.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband, George James, her parents, and her brother Alan.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 5:00pm until 7:00 pm and Monday, June 8, 2026, from 7:30 AM to time of service at 11:00 am, at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Pastor Jarod Pemper officiating. Burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Family or Steeleville Senior Site. Donations may be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.