Donna Marie Jirik was born December 22, 1963 and departed her life October 3,  2025.  She was born in Monett, Missouri to LeRoy and Mary Ann (Schmidt) Jirik and had two older sisters.

She is survived by the love of her life, Sam Paladino and many extended family and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and both maternal and paternal grandparents along with many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Donna had another love in her life and that was her beloved chihuahuas and cats who she referred to them as her kids.  She was taught at a young age by her loving father to become an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.  She also loved Springfield Cardinals and when baseball season was finished she turned her love of sports to the Kansas City Chiefs.  Donna also had a love of nature and always looked forward to her and Sam's getaways to Kindling Trails Cabin.  Donna will be remembered for her love of her faith that the Holy Catholic Church taught her.  Her love of her parents, fur babies and just living life.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 6-7 PM with a rosary at 7 PM at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home.  Mass will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.