Donna Jean Hemelrick (Strom) passed away January 5, 2026 unexpectedly, at University of Kansas Hospital.
She was born May 13, 1978, in Lawrence, the daughter to Donald (deceased) and Sylvia Hemelrick. She attended Oskaloosa, KS schools, then received her GED and later attended Pinnacle Career College.
Survivors include her mother Sylvia Hemelrick, two sisters, Karen Woelk and Mary Hemelrick.
Five brothers David Wilks, Jeff (Amber) Wilks, Shawn Reid, Justin Hemelrick and Seth Parker. Four children: Zachary Hemelrick, Morgan Hemelrick, Autumn Hefner and Abby Hemelrick. Also twelve grandchild and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Proceeded in her death was her father Donald Hemelrick, brother Chipper Wilks and son Aaron Hemelrick. Grandparents Frank and Ivy Reid and Deloris Jean Becker.
Donna loved to live life to the fullest, her love for her family, children and grandchildren was unconditional. She spent her life taking care of others as a home health care provider and then became an assistant manager at Joe’s Kwik Mart.
Donna was known for her kind heart, beautiful eyes and smile. Always wanting to help everyone else.
Donations can be made to Rumsey Yost Funeral home in care of Donna Strom funeral expenses.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
