Mcdonald, John “Jerry”

d. April 22, 2009

John “Jerry” McDonald Jr., age 78, of Godfrey, passed away on Friday April 17, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was a very devoted father and was loved and respected by everyone.

Survived by: Children :John T. McDonald of Collinsville, IL
Jerry M. McDonald of Godfrey, IL
Kathy J. Short of New Douglas, IL

Seven Grandchildren
Three Great-grandchildren

Mr. McDonald was born December 10, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois the son of John L & and Marge McDonald.

He met Eileen Bennett at Marine Bank in Springfield, IL and married her on April 5, 1953 in Athens. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2002.

He was a graduate of the University of Illinois.

John was a member of the 101st Airborne Division, The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), The Airforce Museum Foundation, The Vintage Aircraft Association, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, The Optimist Club, The Grant Fork United Church of Christ, and was an Eagle Boy Scout. He loved airplanes and loved to travel.

John was a career banker.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Services will be at 11 AM on Wednesday April 22 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home.

Rev. Nancy Cahalan officiating.

Burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield

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Brad Grotefendt

Posted April 21st, 2009 at 10:14 am

To the family of John McDonald, our sincere sympathy is with you during this difficult time. I got to know John very well during the past year when I joined the Grantfork Church Council and worked closely with him on our financial issues. John was a great man and would do anything for anyone. He was full of knowledge and always had a smile and nice comment when he greeted you. John will be missed greatly. Again, our sympathy is with you all. -Brad and Liz Grotefendt

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Mcdonald, John “Jerry”

d. April 22, 2009

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