Vera Ann McDonald, 62, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2011. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Bill Holley. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Survivors include her husband, John; daughter, Cristy (Tim) Harwood; grandchildren, Morgan and Matthew; brothers and sisters, Jim, Dick (Roxi), Steve (Deanna), Janet (Tom) Rodgers, Larry, Barb (Joe) Prouty; mother-in-law Rosemary; sister-in-law Roseanne (John) Newkirk; brother-in-law Michael; several nieces and nephews; and her Siren Sister families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Claudia; and a brother, John.
Vera was born January 5, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Oliver and Claudia Northrup. On June 26, 1971, she was united in Marriage to John E. McDonald II. Vera was first and foremost a follower of the Lord. She was a devoted wife, mom, and sister, and dearly loved being a grandma. If you knew Vera, you had a piece of her heart and she will be greatly missed by all.
At this time, with sincere gratitude, we would like to thank the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House. We entered as a patient and left as family. God bless you all.
A memorial fund has been established in Vera’s memory.
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