Background
Donahue, Laura Kent was born on April 22, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Laurence S. and Mary Lou (McFarland) Kent.
Donahue, Laura Kent was born on April 22, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Laurence S. and Mary Lou (McFarland) Kent.
Bachelor of Science, Stephens College, 1971.
Born in Quincy, Illinois, Donahue received her bachelor"s degree from Stephens College. She worked in the merchandise and bookkeeping business. Donahue also had her own business as an instructor, musical theatre consultant, choreographer.
In 1981, she succeeded her mother Mary Lou Kent in the Illinois State Senate, as a Republican and served until 2003.
Member Illinois State Senate, Quincy, 1981. Member Lincoln; Member Philanthropic Educational Organization (Philanthropic Educational Organization). Lodge: Altrusa.
Married Michael A. Donahue, July 16, 1983.