Donna Marie Cook
Donna Marie Cook (nee Smejkal), age 76, of Hinsdale, IL and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2nd. Beloved wife of James C. Cook for a wonderful 53 years. Loving mother of James S. (Caroline) Cook and Pamela Marie (Michael) Lins. Devoted grandmother of Benjamin and Joshua Cook, and Connor James and Abigail Marie Lins. Dear sister of Ruth Ann (Donald S.) Whittaker. Cherished sister-in-law of Joanne H. (Steven) Nichols. Fond aunt of many. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Beatrice Smejkal.
Donna was a proud graduate of Riverside Brookfield High School and the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was an active member of Christ Church of Oak Brook, where she held numerous leadership roles in mission outreach and children’s ministries. While living in Naples, she helped bring many women to faith in Christ by growing the Mediterra Women’s Bible study to over 100 members.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Guests are invited to a service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523.
Procession to follow to interment at Bronswood Cemetery, 3805 Madison St., Oak Brook, IL 60523. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 or at misericordia.com. For Service Info: 708-352-6500.
October 10, 2025 – 10:00am cst
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