Donna Irene Conklin, age 59, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 17,1962 to the late Walter and Phyllis (Beauvais) Conklin.  She will be remembered as a free spirit who lived life to the fullest. Donna is survived by her children, Charlotte Conklin and Shelley Riley; grandchildren, Cameron Conklin, Sidney and Sierra Patton and Piper and Paul Riley; brothers, Everette "Buddy" Amiotte, Rodney Conklin, Walter "Doug" Conklin, William Conklin and Randall Conklin, sisters, Rhita Rains, Janell Conklin, and Debrah Piazza and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Phyllis Conklin and sisters. Xandra and Cynthia (Koernig) Conklin. A celebration of Donna's life will take place at a later date. Cremation is entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel and Cremation Services, 3781 Central Ave. Lake Station, Indiana 46405.  For more information, please call 219-962-1606 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.