IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Denver Michael
Donald

Oct 28, 1978 — Nov 11, 2025

Obituary

Denver Michael Donald, son of Rose (McNail) Herboth and the late Danny Donald, was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 28, 1978. He departed this life at his residence on November 11, 2025, at the age of 47.

Denver had many interests, he loved music, reading, carpentry, and taking his children to Black River. He loved building and remodeling, learning as he went, he was persistent and never gave up on a project. His greatest love was his children and family. He was always active with his children and all other family members, especially his grandma and grandpa, talking to them about their childhood and ancestors. He was always ready and willing to jump in and help with whatever needed done.

Denver was preceded in death by his father, Danny Donald, stepmother, Rachael "Beth" Donald, grandpa, John Donald, grandma, Levita Miller, stepfather, Mike Herboth, and aunt, Sandy Schniderjan.

Denver is survived by his companion, Gina Milligan, three daughters, Stephanie Mason, Emma Donald and Eva Donald, one son, Dresden Donald, his mother, Rose Herboth of Ellington, Missouri, grandparents, Robert "Bob" and Erma McNail of Ellington, Missouri, brothers, Clayton Donald of Farmington, Missouri, Joe Herboth and wife Laine of Effingham, Illinois, Jim Herboth and wife Elizabeth of Salem, Missouri, and Karac Donald of Shelbyville, Illinois, sisters, Emily Donald of Ellington, Missouri, Tammy Springer of St. Ann, Illinois, McKenna Beals of Shelbyville, Illinois, Rheannah Donald of Shelbyville, Illinois, stepbrothers, Jason Herboth and wife Holly of Montrose, Illinois, Travis Herboth and wife Jamie of Effingham, Illinois, stepsister, Nicole Slater and husband Levi of Teutopolis, Illinois, aunts, Kelly Hodges and Lori Moreman, one uncle, Rob McNail and wife Jamie of Heculaneum, Missouri, and 2 first cousins, Jayce and Holly of Macon, Illinois. Denver will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12-4 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

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