Donna M. Jesiolowski

Donna M. Jesiolowski, age 81, of Lodi, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home with family by her side. 

Donna was born the daughter of Stanley and Lillian (Chihon) Lelko on October 10, 1943 in Chicago, IL. She graduated high school and attended Chicago School of Nursing.  On September 29, 1962 she married Kenneth Jesiolowski in Chicago. She worked at dental and orthodontic labs in Rockford and Springfield, IL;  she enjoyed her work as a dental nurse and managed an orthodontic lab. 

Throughout the years, Donna enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling and playing cards. She was a Boy Scout Den Mother and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Donna was a member of the Catholic Worker movement, Mahjong Clubs, Chair for Rockford Symphony Orchestra and the Welcome Committee at Paradise Island Condos. 

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ken; children, Craig (Stephanie) Jesiolowski of Newbury, MA, Kurt Jesiolowski of Cicero, IL and Keith Jesiolowski of Lodi; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Marvin Lelko; sister, Carmella Frankowski; other relatives and dear friends. 

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Celaine Rolando. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 521 Fair St. in Lodi, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Joseph Baker presiding. Inurnment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Lodi. A visitation will not be held.

In lieu of flowers.