Donna H. Tomei

Donna Helene Tomei, 90, of Gurnee, IL, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 in Lindenhurst, Illinois.

Donna was born on May 25, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, to Donald and Helen Tmey. She attended the University of Illinois earning her bachelor’s degree in education. Donna had an everlasting fondness for the U of I, for many reasons, but most of all, because that’s where she met her husband Joseph of 68 years. Together, Donna and Joe built a life filled with love, family, and shared passions. A staple to the Gurnee community where they raised their family, Donna, along with her husband Joseph, owned and operated Tomei Insurance Agency at one of the geographical focal points of the town for nearly fifty years. Donna had a passion for life that truly shined through her love of traveling, reading, gardening, golf, and most especially spending time with her beloved family and lifelong friends.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Joseph, her four sons, Mark (Sue), Dave (Mel), Robert and Bruce (Susan), eight grandchildren, Alicia (Matt), Tanya (Gino), Robert Jr. (Catherine), Mariah, Tim, Molly, Joseph and Ella, as well as her seven great-grandchildren, Siena, Leonardo, Giovanni, Aviana, Stella, Santino and Sofia. Though she is no longer with us, her love and guidance will forever light the way and live in the hearts of her friends and family.

Visitation Services will be held at Warren Cemetery & Funeral Home in Gurnee on the morning of December 8th, 2025 with Open Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 and service at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Illinois Foundation, to honor Donna’s beloved university, in support of future generations.