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Carl E. McDonald, II, 37, of Walton passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at home.
Born on November 5, 1987, in Rensselaer, he was the son of Carl and Karen (Zeck) McDonald.
Carl enjoyed camping, fishing, magic the gathering cards and taking care of his guinea pig.
Survivors include his siblings, Donald Kaufman of Seymour, John Mize (Jaymee) of Logansport, Chuck McDonald (Bailey) of Michigan City, Sarah Conklin (William) of Kokomo, Lydia McDonald of Indianapolis and Sandra Lamb (Alan) of South Bend and best friend, Tim Hight of Walton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen and grandparents.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Carl’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
119 E. Market St, Logansport, IN 46947

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