Donna R. Keyster

Donna R. Keyster, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:47 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Arcadia Care in Morton, IL.

Donne was born on October 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Okey and Vivian (Carrico) Jones. She had married Martin Hoerdemann, after his death she married Art Keyster on September 29, 2012 in Pekin.

Preceding in death are her parents, husband, Martin and one brother, Skip Myers.

Surviving are: her husband, Art of Pekin; two daughters, Tanya Stephens of California and Trinia (Scott) Bajtos of San Jose, CA; four step sons, Joseph Hoerdemann of New Jersey, Greg Hoerdemann of North Carolina, Dave (Shelley) Keyster of Pekin and Mark (Frances) Keyster of Pekin; two step daughters, Lisa Lantz of Buford, GA and Brenda Partee of Sarasota, FL.

Donna had worked in computer sales and marketing. She enjoyed flower gardening and traveling. She was had been named California women of the year and was a former presidential campaign manager for Ross Perot. She was fun loving and love to people and doing for others.

There will be no services at this time. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with Donna’s arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Peoria Southside Mission or OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home.