Donna M. Bausano, Nee Gerlt Age 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Saturday February 11, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab Center in Morris Illinois, where she spent the last part of her life enjoying bingo and socializing with the many friends she made there. Born on May 1, 1939 in Staunton, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Isabella (Nee Anderson) Gerlt-Bollini. Donna and her husband Bob owened Armando''s Bar in Crest Hill, in the early 80''s. Donna also worked as a Probate Clerk at Cook County in Chicago from the late 80''s until her retirement in 2006 when she returned back to Joliet. Left to cherish many loving memories are her children, Susan (Ken) Watson of Morris and Mark Bausano of Joliet. Eight grandchildren Lauren (Jason) Spang of Walnut, Lindsey (Josh) Geiss of Morris, Ken (Fianc Pearl Schappat) Watson of Chicago, Brandon Bausano of Mountain Home, AR., Dustin Ehrhardt of Taylorville, IL., Zachary Schumann, Brandon Schumann and Anthony Bausano all of Joliet. Proud Grammy of seven great-grandchildren, Emma, Sophia and Ryan Geiss, and Olivia, Ava, Ella and Brett Spang, a sister-in-law Mary Kay (John) Brozovich. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Donna is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Robert L. Bausano (2014),a son Robert J 'Bobby' Bausano (2004) a grandson Bryan R. Bausano (2014) , a brother Dale Gerlt (2003) and her parents. The family would like to thank the staff of the Joliet Area Community Hospice as well as the staff of Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab Center for their support and guidance during this difficult time. God saw she was getting tired, a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around her, and whispered 'Come With Me'. Cremation rites were accorded. Donna''s family will receive friends at the Woodlawn Funeral Home 3201 W Jefferson Street in Joliet, IL on Wednesday February 15, 2017, 11am until 1:00 PM . Funeral Service Wednesday 1:00pm. Private internment Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Expressions of sympathy for Donna may take the form of memorial contributions to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Park Pointe Healthcare.