Donnie "Shorty" Lee Zimmerman's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2024 in Sesser, Illinois

Donnie "Shorty" Lee Zimmerman

May 19, 1938 - October 27, 2024 (86 years old)

Sesser, Illinois

Donnie "Shorty" Lee Zimmerman's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2024 in Sesser, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbert Funeral Home

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Donnie "Shorty" Lee Zimmerman

May 19, 1938 - October 27, 2024 (86 years old)

Sesser, Illinois

Donnie Lee Zimmerman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donnie Lee Zimmerman of Sesser, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donnie left this world on October 27, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donnie Lee Zimmerman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Earl and Margaret Mae Zimmerman; his son Donnie Eugene Zimmerman; and his grandson Michael Cole Gould. He is survived by: his daughter Dana Sue Portell (Darren); his wife Janetta Darline Zimmerman (Spann); his daughters, Donnetta Jo Gould (Michael) and Anita Kay Craig (Roger); his grandchildren, Jeremy Lemons, Jessica Craig Harmon (Mike Laur), Rachel Craig Welch, Daman Sink, McKenna Vital (Luis), McGwire Portell (Abby), McCayde and McLayne Portell; and his great grandchildren, Daniel, Jeremiah Flowers, Jayden Craig, Rilee Sink, Sophia Sink, Capri Vital and Mark Sink. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church or to Illinois Board of Missions 1176 County Road 1975 N, Cisne, IL 62823.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbert Funeral Home



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102 W Callie St, Sesser, IL 62884

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102 W Callie St, Sesser, IL 62884

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102 W Callie St, Sesser, IL 62884

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