Donna Jean Root, 85, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born May 4, 1936, in Warren, Ohio, to Earl Thomas and Alice Inez (Hyde) Swart. She moved to this area in 1981, coming from Ohio. On November 5, 1984, in Kendallville she married Wayne J. Root. He survives in Kendallville. Mrs. Root retired as a nurse's aide at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville. She was a member of the South Milford United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Kendallville American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary. Donna enjoyed travelling, camping, doing puzzles, and reading. She dearly loved all animals, but especially her dogs, Shasty, Blacky, and Missy. Also surviving are two daughters, Eileen (Don) Bailey of Kendallville and Cindy (Mickey) Shaub of Avilla; a son, Chuck Root of Kendallville; daughter-in-law, Janet Root of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 13 great great-grandchildren; a sister, Eileen Kreller of Vienna, Ohio; and a brother, the Reverend Dennis (Pauline) Swart of Wayland, New York. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Beth Howell; two sons, Michael Root and Mark Root; and a great-grandson. Graveside services will be FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville with Pastor Mike Antal officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the South Milford United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 176, South Milford, Indiana, 46786 or the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements. Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com