MULKEYTOWN – Donald Lee Baine, 60, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 2, 1964, in Benton, IL, to Thomas and Phyllis (Cole) Baine Jr. He married Shelley (Johnson) Baine on September 27, 1997, and she survives of Mulkeytown.

He is also survived by his daughters, Madison Baine of Mulkeytown and Katelynn (Slaton Mathis) Baine of Martin, TN; two brothers, Thomas (Debbie) Baine III of Valier and Bobby (Jennifer) Baine of Missouri; mother, Phyllis Baine; mother-in-law, Gloria Jenkins of Christopher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Baine Jr.; and father-in-law; Jim Jenkins.

Donnie loved his family and spending time in the outdoors with his girls and his friends, and he loved to cook. He was a member of the Sesser Ducks Unlimited and was inducted into the Ducks Unlimited Hall of Fame. He was an Alumni of the 4-H and the FFA.

Funeral service will be on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Pastor Chris Hottensen. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.