Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman, 90, Passes Away in Monmouth

Longtime Porcelain Products employee and Nazarene Church member is remembered by family and friends.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:02pm

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Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman, a 90-year-old resident of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on March 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pekin, Illinois, in 1936 and worked for many years at Porcelain Products in Macomb until her retirement. Donna enjoyed hobbies like crocheting, cross-stitching, and word search puzzles, and was a member of the Nazarene Church in Macomb.

Why it matters

Donna Mae Inman's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Monmouth resident and community member. Her life and work at Porcelain Products reflect the history of manufacturing and industry in the region, while her involvement with the Nazarene Church highlights the importance of faith and community in the area.

The details

Donna Mae Inman was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, who passed away in 1998, as well as her daughter Karen, son John, and several siblings. She is survived by her children Teresa, Connie, Donald, and Edwin, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on March 19, 2026, at the Moore Memorial Home in Roseville, Illinois, with interment to follow at the Bowen Cemetery in Bowen, Illinois.

  • Donna Mae Inman passed away on March 11, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on March 19, 2026.

The players

Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman

A 90-year-old resident of Monmouth, Illinois, who worked for many years at Porcelain Products in Macomb and was a member of the Nazarene Church.

Kenneth Inman

Donna Mae Inman's husband, who passed away in 1998.

Teresa Zimmerman

Donna Mae Inman's daughter.

Connie Haycraft

Donna Mae Inman's daughter.

Donald Inman

Donna Mae Inman's son.

Edwin Inman

Donna Mae Inman's son.

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What’s next

Funeral services for Donna Mae Inman will be held on March 19, 2026, at the Moore Memorial Home in Roseville, Illinois, with interment to follow at the Bowen Cemetery in Bowen, Illinois.

The takeaway

Donna Mae Inman's life and legacy reflect the importance of community, faith, and family in the Monmouth, Illinois, region. Her passing marks the end of an era for a longtime resident who was actively involved in her local church and community.