Interment October 10, 2022
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John (Jack) M. McDonald, age 97, passed away at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia (Albert) Battersby, and brother, Richard M. McDonald.
Jack was affectionately called "Beanie" by his family - a nickname given to him by his only grandson. He was very close to his grandson, Artie, whom he considered a "mini version" of himself. "Beanie" was also extremely proud of his heritage going back to County Cork, Ireland.
Jack was born on January 30, 1925, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry Matthew McDonald and Irene Henrietta (nee Hamann) McDonald. He survived the Great Depression with his family. He attended Patrick Henry Grammar School.
He served in the Korean War as part of Company E of the 5th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry). He was injured in combat on October 3, 1951, in Yonchon, Korea awarding him the Purple Heart and Four Bronze Stars.
He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1952.
He graduated with a Two-Year Junior College Course of Study Diploma from Wright Junior College on June 15, 1954, claiming to have a "very high I.Q.".
Jack then held various odd jobs including working at a hospital until he started as a parcel post delivery postman for The United States Postal Service where he retired on January 31, 1985, after 27 years of service. (He used to brag about how he was retired longer than he ever worked.) He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over 60 years.
He was family-oriented, taking great pride in his daughter, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. He always enjoyed reminiscing about the many vacations he took with Celia when she was young. He loved to take his grandchildren to the park when they were young, and he loved Great America, going on rides well into his 70s. He used to enjoy watching Laurel and Hardy movies with his granddaughter, Rachel, when she was young.
Painting was one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed watching tennis claiming that it was the only sport that took so much athleticism. His favorite thing to do was catching up with his family over breakfast at the Big Apple with his favorite waitress, Amanda, on Sunday mornings. He loved to tell stories of his time in Japan during the Korean war. He claimed to be the dog and horse whisperer.
Some of his favorite expressions were, "Bah Humbug!", "Be a good witch!", "You have my brain.", when his grandchildren received good grades, and "They're ALL idiots!". He, as well as his words of wisdom and wonderful stores, will be missed immensely.
Military services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 10:00am.
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John (Jack) M. McDonald, age 97, passed away at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia (Albert) Battersby, and brother, Richard M. McDonald.
Jack was affectionately called "Beanie" by his family - a nickname given to him by his only grandson. He was very close to his grandson, Artie, whom he considered a "mini version" of himself. "Beanie" was also extremely proud of his heritage going back to County Cork, Ireland.
Jack was born on January 30, 1925, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry Matthew McDonald and Irene Henrietta (nee Hamann) McDonald. He survived the Great Depression with his family. He attended Patrick Henry Grammar School.
He served in the Korean War as part of Company E of the 5th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry). He was injured in combat on October 3, 1951, in Yonchon, Korea awarding him the Purple Heart and Four Bronze Stars.
He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1952.
He graduated with a Two-Year Junior College Course of Study Diploma from Wright Junior College on June 15, 1954, claiming to have a "very high I.Q.".
Jack then held various odd jobs including working at a hospital until he started as a parcel post delivery postman for The United States Postal Service where he retired on January 31, 1985, after 27 years of service. (He used to brag about how he was retired longer than he ever worked.) He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over 60 years.
He was family-oriented, taking great pride in his daughter, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. He always enjoyed reminiscing about the many vacations he took with Celia when she was young. He loved to take his grandchildren to the park when they were young, and he loved Great America, going on rides well into his 70s. He used to enjoy watching Laurel and Hardy movies with his granddaughter, Rachel, when she was young.
Painting was one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed watching tennis claiming that it was the only sport that took so much athleticism. His favorite thing to do was catching up with his family over breakfast at the Big Apple with his favorite waitress, Amanda, on Sunday mornings. He loved to tell stories of his time in Japan during the Korean war. He claimed to be the dog and horse whisperer.
Some of his favorite expressions were, "Bah Humbug!", "Be a good witch!", "You have my brain.", when his grandchildren received good grades, and "They're ALL idiots!". He, as well as his words of wisdom and wonderful stores, will be missed immensely.
Military services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 10:00am.
Interment October 10, 2022
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John (Jack) M. McDonald, age 97, passed away at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia (Albert) Battersby, and brother, Richard M. McDonald.
Jack was affectionately called "Beanie" by his family - a nickname given to him by his only grandson. He was very close to his grandson, Artie, whom he considered a "mini version" of himself. "Beanie" was also extremely proud of his heritage going back to County Cork, Ireland.
Jack was born on January 30, 1925, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry Matthew McDonald and Irene Henrietta (nee Hamann) McDonald. He survived the Great Depression with his family. He attended Patrick Henry Grammar School.
He served in the Korean War as part of Company E of the 5th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry). He was injured in combat on October 3, 1951, in Yonchon, Korea awarding him the Purple Heart and Four Bronze Stars.
He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1952.
He graduated with a Two-Year Junior College Course of Study Diploma from Wright Junior College on June 15, 1954, claiming to have a "very high I.Q.".
Jack then held various odd jobs including working at a hospital until he started as a parcel post delivery postman for The United States Postal Service where he retired on January 31, 1985, after 27 years of service. (He used to brag about how he was retired longer than he ever worked.) He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over 60 years.
He was family-oriented, taking great pride in his daughter, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. He always enjoyed reminiscing about the many vacations he took with Celia when she was young. He loved to take his grandchildren to the park when they were young, and he loved Great America, going on rides well into his 70s. He used to enjoy watching Laurel and Hardy movies with his granddaughter, Rachel, when she was young.
Painting was one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed watching tennis claiming that it was the only sport that took so much athleticism. His favorite thing to do was catching up with his family over breakfast at the Big Apple with his favorite waitress, Amanda, on Sunday mornings. He loved to tell stories of his time in Japan during the Korean war. He claimed to be the dog and horse whisperer.
Some of his favorite expressions were, "Bah Humbug!", "Be a good witch!", "You have my brain.", when his grandchildren received good grades, and "They're ALL idiots!". He, as well as his words of wisdom and wonderful stores, will be missed immensely.
Military services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 10:00am.
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John (Jack) M. McDonald, age 97, passed away at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia (Albert) Battersby, and brother, Richard M. McDonald.
Jack was affectionately called "Beanie" by his family - a nickname given to him by his only grandson. He was very close to his grandson, Artie, whom he considered a "mini version" of himself. "Beanie" was also extremely proud of his heritage going back to County Cork, Ireland.
Jack was born on January 30, 1925, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry Matthew McDonald and Irene Henrietta (nee Hamann) McDonald. He survived the Great Depression with his family. He attended Patrick Henry Grammar School.
He served in the Korean War as part of Company E of the 5th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry). He was injured in combat on October 3, 1951, in Yonchon, Korea awarding him the Purple Heart and Four Bronze Stars.
He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1952.
He graduated with a Two-Year Junior College Course of Study Diploma from Wright Junior College on June 15, 1954, claiming to have a "very high I.Q.".
Jack then held various odd jobs including working at a hospital until he started as a parcel post delivery postman for The United States Postal Service where he retired on January 31, 1985, after 27 years of service. (He used to brag about how he was retired longer than he ever worked.) He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over 60 years.
He was family-oriented, taking great pride in his daughter, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. He always enjoyed reminiscing about the many vacations he took with Celia when she was young. He loved to take his grandchildren to the park when they were young, and he loved Great America, going on rides well into his 70s. He used to enjoy watching Laurel and Hardy movies with his granddaughter, Rachel, when she was young.
Painting was one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed watching tennis claiming that it was the only sport that took so much athleticism. His favorite thing to do was catching up with his family over breakfast at the Big Apple with his favorite waitress, Amanda, on Sunday mornings. He loved to tell stories of his time in Japan during the Korean war. He claimed to be the dog and horse whisperer.
Some of his favorite expressions were, "Bah Humbug!", "Be a good witch!", "You have my brain.", when his grandchildren received good grades, and "They're ALL idiots!". He, as well as his words of wisdom and wonderful stores, will be missed immensely.
Military services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 10:00am.
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