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Richard MacDonald Obituary
Richard E. MacDonald. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Jean, nee Hoefke; loving
father of Debra, Patrick, Diana Rutola,
Angela and Matthew; devoted grandfather of Jason Allababidi and Michael R.
Maynard; dear brother of Lois (the late
Michael) Mrzlak and the late Donald,
Douglas, Paul and Lee; fond uncle of many. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Service at 8 p.m. Cremation private. For info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana Rutola
September 16, 2025
I miss you every day dad I think about you all the time The best dad in the world
I Love You Dad ! ❤❤
From Your Daughter Diana
Coleen MacDonald Glasscock
February 8, 2009
So sorry to hear of the loss of a distant but precious family member. My father is George, son of Donald, brother to Richard. May happy memories bring comfort and peace, and knowledge of God's purpose bring hope. Rev. 21: 3, 4
Michael MacDonald
February 8, 2009
One of the many nephews.
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