May 05, 2020

Donna Jean Butner 1943 - 2020

Posted May 05, 2020 11:40 PM

Donna Jean Butner, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 16, 1943 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Edna Maxine and Arthur "Gene" Bittick. She worked at Whitaker Cable and later Wal-Mart. She was a member of Church of the Brethren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David Klepees Sr., husband, John Butner, son, Carey Klepees, sister, Ruby Catheral and brother, Art Bittick Jr.

Survivors include, son, David Klepees Jr. of St Joseph, step-son, Erik Butner, twin brother, Wallace "Sonny" Bittick, sisters, Nita Kunzler and Diane Ferris, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Rupp Funeral Home. Viewing and guestbook available from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Moxely Cemetery, Easton, MO. In support of Donna's love for children, memorials are requested to a children's charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences, obituary and livestreaming at www.ruppfuneral.com.