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William McDonald Obituary

McDonald, William J. age 74. Frankfort resident, formerly of Crete and Chicago's South Shore area. Graduate Mt. Carmel H.S. Class of 1954. Retired Foreman for Acme Steel, Riverdale. Husband of Marcia Hoover nee Bryer. Father of Kathleen (John) Crenna, Terese "2-E" (late James) Call, and Christine Friend. Step father of Linda (Ron) Rekruciak and Lora Hansen. Grandfather of Kelly and Michael Crenna, William and Christopher Call, Jennifer Nixon, Sarah and Amanda Friend, Danielle Custardo, Stephanie Parise, Ryan Rekruciak, Whitney, Courtney and Lindsey Hansen. Great grandfather of Kadin, Brennan and Owen. Brother of the late Ann (late Martin) Hasting. Former husband of Marianne (nee Kleiman) McDonald. Loving uncle of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday October 27, from 3 to 9pm. Funeral services Thursday morning 9:15am to St. Liborius Church, 35th St and Halsted Blvd, Steger. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Steger. Memorials in Bill's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the McDonald Family. For further information please call 708-481-9230.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 25, 2010.
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Terese, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing and thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Keep the memories alive.

Bev Donovan

October 29, 2010

Terese, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Valerie Ferguson

October 25, 2010

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