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Michael McDonald Obituary

McDONALD-Michael D., age 89, Council Bluffs, IA. Ret. Bemis Bag. Preceded by parents, John and Rose; wife, Dorothy 1999; sisters, Cecilia Svehla, Mary Burke; brothers, Al, Frank, Vince, Joe, and Chuck McDonald. Survived by daughters, Roseanne Rollins (Ed), Marianne Friedrichsen (Greg) all Council Bluffs, Rita Leinen (Rick), Red Oak, IA; sons, Dennis (Judy), Plymouth, MN, John (Tammy), Council Bluffs, IA; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Rose Chico, Council Bluffs, IA; nieces and nephews.
Rosary Recitation Sunday 4pm followed by Visitation until 6pm at Funeral Home. Mass Of Christian Burial Monday 10am Queen Of Apostles Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Family suggest memorials to the Church and St. Albert Schools. Military rites will be tendered at the gravesite. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
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545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 19, 2008.

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Frank LaMantia

December 23, 2008

Marianne, I was saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers.

Michelle Mescher

December 22, 2008

Marianne,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Father's have a special place in our hearts. May you find strength in your faith,family and friends at this difficult time.

Joe Mussino

December 21, 2008

On behalf of the Kights of Columbus Council 10805 please accept our condolences on the loss of our brother Knight. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family and friends.

Joselyn Salter

December 20, 2008

Roseanne, Ed and Family,

So sorry to read about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Jeff and Joselyn Salter and Family

Bill Fead

December 19, 2008

Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Kate Talbott-Nagel

December 19, 2008

A very dear friend to our family these past years...
A kind individual, a true person that cared...
Always included at gatherings, memories so clear...
You'll be missed Mike McDonald..., so unique and very rare.

Marlys Conrad

December 18, 2008

Rita and family,
I am so saddened to hear of your dad's death. Joe and I will be thinking of you. Sara, Andy and Nick, our sympathies are with you.
Marlys Conrad

Gay Coombs

December 18, 2008

To Mike's family,
I lived briefly at Harmony Court seven years ago and knew Mike as one of the neatest guys ever. He was on my wing, and I'd often have coffees and parties with Mike in attendance. He was ever the gentlleman and such a kind and friendly man. I know he will be missed very much. Be proud of such a fine man as an example for the way you live your lives. God Bless.

John and Dianne Martin

December 18, 2008

Mike,you we're a great friend and best of all a great father.You will be truelly missed.

Sarah (Harmon) Lamphere

December 18, 2008

Marianne and Fred,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you gain comfort from friends and family - thank you for being there for mine

Sally Gallo

December 18, 2008

Roseanne, Ed and family-
My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. Our "dads" had been friends for lots of years & I'm sure you'll miss yours as much as we do ours. Cherish all your great memories. Take care,

Jerry Parrott

December 18, 2008

My deepest Sympathy to Mikes family.
I worked with Mike at Bemis . He was a Great man easy to get along with he will be missed by alot of people.

Joan Friedrichsen

December 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Mike was a great man, and he will be missed by many people.

Eva Fisher

December 18, 2008

With Sympathy for your loss. May you be able to look beyond the sorrow of this time and focus on Michael's love of his family and country. Wishing You Peace.

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