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Charles McDonald Obituary
Age 85, passed away December 8, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer in DuQuoin, IL. Born September 20, 1922 in Albia, Iowa.
Survived by his children, Patricia Purnell of DuQuoin, IL, Charles D. (Mary) McDonald of North Ft. Meyers, FL, Pixie (Jim) Koenig of Channahon, IL, David (Cathy) McDonald of Channahon, IL; one sister, Iola Handlon of Cedartown, GA; one brother, Jack (Lucy) McDonald of New Lenox, IL; 11 grandchildren, Bradley (Marlo) Purnell, Michael Purnell, Charles D. McDonald Jr., Amie (Tom) Burgess, Tom (Jamie) Benson, Andrea and Alyse McDonald, Emily (Rob) Gallegos, Chris Neumann, Kristen (Victor) Luyandro and Alisa (Jose) Flores; and eight great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Lola B. (Spurgen) McDonald; his devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Frances (Frazier) McDonald; two brothers, Kenneth and Robert McDonald; one sister, Beatrice Burgett; and one son-in-law, Brad Purnell.
He served his country in WWII, lifetime member of Ingalls Park AC and Belmont AC. Owned and operated McDonalds Sanitary Service for 40 years and also a Union Operator for local 150 for 15 years.
Visitation to be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services to follow at the funeral home on Wednesday evening. Interment will be held privately.
Woodlawn Funeral Home
3201 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60431
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy & Jerry Wright Family
December 11, 2007
To the Chuck McDonald Family;Our love and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.We have so many found memories of Fran,Chuck and you children when you were growing up espically when all of you lived on Mississippi Ave.Those were the good old days,but at the time we didn't realize it.Chuck's love for Fran was so greatI don't think that he was truly happy after her death.Take peace in knowing that he is no longer in pain and that you Mom and Dad are once more reunited.
Jackie Stone (Burgett)
December 11, 2007
Though words
cannot express the thoughts
The heart would like to say,
Still, may you know
that I care
And sympathize today.
Cousin Jackie (Burgett) Stone
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