It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaDonna Blake Hamner, of Ottawa, KS. Formerly of Warsaw, MO. A greatly loved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma (Mimi) and friend, left us peacefully at the age of 88 years, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Warsaw Health & Rehab Center; Warsaw, MO.
LaDonna was a devoted mother to her daughters: Anna Lorraine, Joanne Catherine, Jennifer Ruth, and Jaclyn Kim. She also cherished her role as matriarch to 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
From cruise ships to jumping out of airplanes; she brought her vibrant spirit to all that knew her.
LaDonna is preceded in death by her first husband Ken,who passed away after 40+ years of marriage. Then the good Lord brought J.T. Gilbert into her life; and after nearly 20 years of marriage, he, too, passed away. She also endured the loss of her infant daughter, Anna Lorraine, and daughter, Joanne. In addition, she was predeceased by her parents, Jess and Mable (Potts) and her older brother, Joe Blake. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Allen) Goodwin of Warsaw, MO and Jackie (David) Lucas of Memphis, TN, her sister Emily Kirkpatrick of Ottawa, KS. Grandchildren; including; Anna Woltje (Jacob) of Kansas City, KS; Eli Allen Goodwin Jr. (Kim) of Overland Park, KS; Adam Goodwin (Rachel) of Holden, MO; Amy Goodwin of Liberty, MO; and Andrew Goodwin of Wills Point, TX. Great grandchildren; including Samantha (Jason), Tilden, Rebekah, Scott (Livey) Noah, Victoria, Seth, Nevaeh, Ava and Kendrick. 5 great great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
A celebration of LaDonna's life will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at Leavenworth National Cemetery., Leavenworth, Ks. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to your local Humane Society c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.
