McDonald, W.J. 1851-1913

MCDONALD, MCLENNIN, DEALY

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Alton Democrat issue of 23 August 1913, Alton column...reprinted from Le Mars Globe-Post.

W. J. McDonald, an old and respected resident of Struble vicinity, passed away at 11:15 Monday morning after eight months illness. The demise had been expected for some time as the deceased had been very low towards the end.
W. J. McDonald was born at New Castle, Penn., in 1851. When seven years of age he moved with his parents to Nicholas county, Kentucky, settling in Carlyle. After a few years of residence in that community the family again moved, going to Elkader, Iowa. Nine years later the deceased moved to Maurice, Iowa. This was in the year 1873. Mr. McDonald was married to Jennie McLennin thirty-three years ago in Le Mars. The couple have enjoyed a happy and prosperous life since that time and their union was blessed with five children, three of whom are still living and are Charles, of Hartington, Nebr., Mrs. Wm. Bertram, Sioux Falls, S.D., and H.E. McDonald at Ocheyedan, Iowa. Two children died in infancy. The deceased is also mourned by a sister, Mrs. W. Dealy, of Hawarden, and Hugh McDonald, of Maurice. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Maurice church. Rev. Father McNally officiating. The deceased was a pioneer of this community and had made many friends by his genial ways and generous habits. He was beloved by all who knew him and the deepest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved ones.