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Sharon McDonald Obituary
Sharon M. "Mrs. McD" McDonald, 66, passed away March 27, 2013 at her home. Mass Celebration in honor of her life will be held Monday at 10:00, April 1, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.
Sharon was the youngest of four children, she was born July 5, 1946 in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Mackert) DeChant.
She married Russ McDonald on July 8, 1967 in Avon, Ohio. Russ survives at their home in Lawrence, Kansas.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (McDonald) Heiman, and husband, David, of Fayetteville, GA, Amy (McDonald) Erwin, Lawrence; one son, Dr. Jimmy McDonald, Lawrence; six grandchildren, David Jr., Georgia, Nicholas, Tanner, Bailee, and Aidan; one brother, Bill DeChant, and wife, Sue, of LaQuinta, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles "Chuck" DeChant; sister, Clara Schilens; granddaughter, Mary Anne (Mae) Erwin; and nephew, David DeChant.
Mrs. McDonald, was a teacher at St. John Catholic School for 22 years. Prior to that, she taught at St. Ann's Catholic School in Fayetteville, NC. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was active in many school related activities, most recently providing input for the design of the future Science Laboratory.
Mrs. "McD" loved teaching but she loved her students more. She will always be remembered as an inspirational teacher and friend by many, a devoted wife to one and a mother and doting grandmother. Our hope is that she is remembered as being full of life, love, laughter and grace.
The family will greet friends from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in her name to St. John's School Building Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon McDonald
Fara & George
March 23, 2025
Kim, Sweety and Jimmy: we remember the life of your mom and dad plus the impact they had on you and those around them. We ask Jesus to bring comfort and peace to y'all and your families. May they find hope in God's loving presence and the promise of eternal life. We remember you with much love, Fara and George. PS - Thanks Kim for sending us the photos of our days as neighbors in Parkersburg.
FARA & GEORGE
March 23, 2024
We remember y'all with our hearts and souls. Those days back in Parkersburg when we shared laughter, food, fun, prayers and so many other wonderful memories. We continue to remember her with our thoughts and prayers along with her extended family. hope and pray that everyone is well. With love, Fara and George
George & Fara Mickiewicz
March 23, 2023
Dearest Ross, Kim, "Sweety" and Jimmy. We remember pray for Sharon and y'all on the 10th anniversary of her passing. We will always love and remember her as well as y'all too. We miss and love you very much, Fara and George.
Barbara Sutterfield
April 1, 2013
Sarah loved Mrs. McD. Mrs. McD was someone she could talk to and who always gave her the love and support she needed on those rough days that children experience. She was there for her. I in turn loved her for being supportive of a single Mom and looking out for my only daughter. We will miss her greatly. We were blessed to have known her.
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GEORGE MICKIEWICZ
April 1, 2013
Dearest Russ, Kim, "Sweety" and Jimmy..Words cannot describe our sorrow at these sad news. We are glad that you were all together and with her as she left to join the saints in heaven. Our prayers are with her and y'all....Fara and George
Barb & Brad Karr
March 31, 2013
Amy & Dr. McDonald, I am so sorry for your loss. Your hearts & prayers go out to you and your family.
March 31, 2013
Dr. McDonald,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Blessings to you all.
Jan Crady
Trenna Hanlin
March 29, 2013
Jimmy- Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Let the memories shared get you through this difficult time.
March 29, 2013
TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME, PLEASE LEAN ON THE "GOD OF ALL COMFORT" 2ND COR.1:3-4.
Greg Sanderson
March 29, 2013
heaven received another angel. My prayers are with the family and so very many others sharons life touched in all the years of service in teaching.
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