Donna Owings

Donna Owings, age 82, of North Platte, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Donna was born March 15, 1937, at Elm Creek, Nebraska, to Clarence and Marjorie Silkett and grew up in different Nebraska towns. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1955 then worked as a secretary for a while.

On December 30, 1955, Donna married John ‘Jack’ Owings, Jr. in Gothenburg. They moved to Chicago, Illinois for a few years then returned to Nebraska in 1960, settling in North Platte.

Donna worked for AAA as a secretary before going to work at the hospital in 1983. After 18 years at the hospital she retired but kept busy as a volunteer with R.S.V.P. Donna was also a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary #163. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and gardening, and in her younger days she liked to bowl. Donna loved her dogs, especially Toby.

She is survived by her children, John III (Danielle) Owings, of Olympia, Washington, Cathy Maranville, of Edmond, Oklahoma and Dawn (Rick) Moerke, of North Platte; grandchildren, Gregory Maranville, Joshua Maranville, Nathan Moerke, Alyssa (Tim) Kirk, John ‘Jay’ Owings IV and Sarah Owings; great-grandkids, Isaiah, Rayce, Slade, Blaise, Liani, Dan, Noah, Gavin, Brody and Braxton; sister, Sandra (Lloyd) Monthey, of Republican City; as well as other family.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, Jr., and their infant son, Jackie; and her parents, Clarence and Marjorie Silkett.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Brett Hatheway officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Callahan Cancer Center or American Legion Auxilary #163.