Donna Schmidt

Donna Schmidt, 92, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri.

She was born February 8, 1933, in Niota, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Juanita Boyle Kachle.   She was a graduate of Navoo High School in Navoo, Ill.

Donna and Richard “Dick” G. Schmidt were married December 26, 1951.  They had been married 49 years when Dick passed away February 9, 2001.

Together, they owned, bred, trained, rode, and sold horses for many years.  Donna also owned and operated the former Breezy Point Western Store in Shawneetown.

Loving survivors include three children, Sharon Moore (Dennis Besand) of Perryville; Julia (Jerry) Clifton of Perryville, and Dale (Cathy) Schmidt of Jackson; eight grandchildren:  David (Amber) Moore, Paul Moore (fiancé Katie), Julie-ann Moore, Amanda (Johnny) Rhyne, Christopher (Aimee) Clifton, Nicholas (Amber) Clifton, Jesse (Nichole) Clifton, and Tyson (Amanda) Schmidt; 14 great-grandchildren:  Karlie, Macie, Millie, Tobias, Garret, Kylee, Tyler, Cailyn, Taylor, Andrew, Cambrea, Aubrey, Amelia, Gracelynn; a great-great-granddaughter, Emberlynn; and her loyal canine campanion, "Puppy", who hasn't been the same since Donna moved to Independence Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three siblings, Bob, Karen, and Chuck.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.  The Rev. Jim Matthews will conduct the funeral service at 7 p.m., Monday, March 17th, at the funeral home.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests St. Francis Hospital Foundation.

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St. Francis Healthcare Foundation
211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau MO 63703
Tel: 1-573-331-5133
Web: http://foundation.sfmc.net