Donna Darlene Favinger Allen, age 90, of North Platte, passed away peacefully, and went to be with the Lord and Savior on November 4, 2022 at Centennial Park Retirement Village, surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 1, 1932 to Fred and Ethel (Betty) Favinger at their home south of Wallace. Donna was the youngest of six children, having two sisters, Irene and Gerry; and three brothers, Floyd, Lloyd, and Oran. Donna was the valedictorian of the class of 1949 at Wallace High School.
Donna married Sam Kinsinger in 1951. They were blessed with four children: Sandy, Joyce, Roger and Sam. In 1969, she married George Allen of North Platte. They were happily married for 48 years until his passing on November 4, 2017. She had three step-children, Beverly Polanco, Gloria Brownell, and David Allen.
Donna was a very loving, kind, caring, Christian person with a “Heart of Gold”. Her greatest passion in life was her family and she loved sharing her faith, and her love of God with them. Donna was always a care giver, starting at a very young age. Her sister Gerry gave her the nick-name “Cappy” saying she was like a captain of a ship, trying to take care of everyone, even though she was the youngest.
She devoted her life to caring for others and all her loved ones. She taught her whole family how to be care-givers by her wonderful example. She was always there to help anyone in need, with her kind words and gentle touch. No one ever went hungry if you came to visit. She always wanted to feed everyone. Donna loved having big holiday dinners with the family, fixing all the wonderful food. She would make plates of food and take it to the neighbors too. She was always thinking of others and showing her love, a true care giver and a true Christian.
Her greatest joy was having her grandbabies and great-grand babies on her lap, sometimes two at a time, singing to them or rocking them to sleep. She was sure a blessing to all of us. She will be missed more than words can say, by everyone who knew her and loved her dearly. God has a new very special angel in Heaven now.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Sandy (John) Rowland, Joyce (Lee) McConahay, Sam (Dawn) Kinsinger; grandchildren, Robby (Sheri) Rowland, Randy (Melissa) Rowland, Amy
(Kirk) Moyle, Julia (Michael) Doria, Kira (Jeremy)Kautz, Kade (Josie) Kinsinger, Kole (Jen)
Kinsinger, Kelly (Ashley) Kinsinger; great-grandchildren, Maddie and Mason Moyle, Elliana, Leo, Noah, and Hayden Doria, Greyson and Kellen Kautz, Tyler and Erin Rowland, Jessie and Jared Wallace, and Kreed, Kyson, and Kollin Kinsinger; and a sister Gerry Swarthout.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sister; husband George; son Roger; and step-son David.
A memorial has been established to the First United Methodist Church and online condolences and online streaming of the service can be found at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday November 9, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Evans officiating. Inurnment will be at the Morningview Cemetery near Wallace. Register book signing will be Tuesday from 9-5 at Adams Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.