Background
McKeon, Donna Forill was born on December 18, 1927 in Cleveland. Daughter of Paul John and Helen Ann (Winkel) Forill.
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Donna Forill McKeon
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1949. Master of Arts, Marquette University, 1951.
Career
Public relations chairman Easter Seal Society, Madison, Wisconsin, 1952—1956, Christmas Seal Society, Madison, 1952—1956. Editor Smilin'Thru, 1952—1956. Society assistant Madison Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, 1953—1956.
Advertising clerk Western Auto Supply, Cleveland, 1951. General assignment reporter West Life, 1967—1969. Assistant society editor Cleveland Press, 1969—1971.
Freelance writer Richmond (Virginia) LifeStyle, 1979—1982.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1971—1973, member national alumnae board, 1964—1968. Volunteer writer Easter Seal Society. Member of Women in Communications (president 1953-1955), Virginia Press Women, National League American Pen Women (president Richmond chapter 1982-1984, state president Virginia Association 1985-1988).
Connections
Married John Vincent McKeon, November 3, 1951. Children: Mary Christine, Paul, Patrick.
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American -
Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1949
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1951
Awards
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Recipient Editing & Writing award, American Newspaper Guild, 1948, Service award, Wisconsin Easter Seal Society, 1955, Pen Women Biennial award, 1982.Recipient Editing & Writing award, American Newspaper Guild, 1948, Service award, Wisconsin Easter Seal Society, 1955, Pen Women Biennial award, 1982.