Stephanie McDonald

1960 - 2025

Stephanie McDonald

1960 - 2025

BORN

1960

DIED

2025

Stephanie McDonald Obituary

Visit the Chicagoland Cremation Options website to view the full obituary.

Stephanie McDonald, 64, of Chicago's South Shore transitioned on January 4, 2024 after a long illness.

Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Harriet McDonald. Loving sister of Mai McDonald Graves, Michael McDonald, Louis McDonald, June D. McDonald and the late Quinten and the late April.Cherished Aunt and friend to many.

Stephanie was a graduate of Western Illinois University, a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a longtime marketer in the Fashion Industry.

A Memorial in Stephanie's honor will be held on February 15, 2025 from 1pm-3pm in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL

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

Chicagoland Cremation Options

9329 Byron St, Schiller Park, IL 60176

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