Linn Douglas MacDonnold

Linn Douglas MacDonnold obituary, Springfield, MO

Linn Douglas MacDonnold

Linn MacDonnold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meadors Funeral Home - Republic Chapel on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Linn Douglas MacDonnold, Jr., 94, of Republic, MO, passed away on September 4, 2025.

Doug was born on November 20, 1930 in Jackson, Tennessee to parents Linn Sr. and Esther.

He is survived by his two sons, John and David, both of Republic, MO, his grandson Daniel

MacDonnold, granddaughter Jillian Johnson and husband Jesse Johnson, and great

grandchildren Juniper, Jesse II, and Hailee. He is also survived by his nieces Beverly, Susan,

Debbie, Peggy, and Geraldine, and nephews Joe T., Bryon, and Buddy.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie, of 74 years. He is also preceded in death

by his parents, Linn and Esther, and sisters, Margaret and Patricia.

Bonnie and Doug relocated from Coventry, Rhode Island to Republic, Missouri in 2000. Doug

retired as a lithographer.

Doug was an avid golfer for his entire life. He was named Coventry Pine Golf Course Club

Champion multiple years in a row. In his later years he played at Island Green Golf Course of

Republic. He hit many hole-in-ones, with the most recent at age 92. When he wasn't playing

golf, he was watching it on television in between baseball games.

Doug loved gardening and kept multiple vegetable gardens each year. He always had an

abundance of tomatoes and zucchini which he shared with neighbors and friends.

Doug was involved with the Republic community and recently ended a term as a board member

with the Republic Housing Authority.

Doug will be remembered for his wonderful conversations, his humor, and his friendship. We will

miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Meadors

Funeral Home in Republic. Doug and Bonnie will be laid to rest together at Hazelwood

Cemetery in Springfield following the service. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Meadors Funeral Home - Republic Chapel

314 N Main Ave., Republic, MO 65738

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