Mary Ann Macdonald, 81, of Rockford, passed into Heaven March 22, 2019 at OSF after a brief illness. Born February 21, 1938 in Belvidere, IL to Harvard and Lucille Coppernoll. After graduating from Belvidere High School, she became a nurse working for Dr. Smith in Belvidere. Married Bruce Macdonald on June 18, 1960, whereupon she assisted him in his electrical business until their retirement. Her children remember her as a school room mother, 4-H baking instructor, volunteer for Meals on Wheels and reading to school children. She always had an open home for rescue kittens needing to be nursed back to health. For years, she could be found working side-by-side with her husband at all of his Korean War Veteran Association events.Together they loved traveling, especially out West, experiencing many quaint B&Bs while searching out antique and pottery shops. Mary was gracious with a smile and kind words for anyone she met, making all feel welcome. Survivors include her husband, daughters Michele (Paul) Gendron, Angela (Rob) Hofstetter, son Jeffrey (Teresa)Macdonald, Granddaughter Ashley (Brad) Hancock, great grandchildren Morgan, Micah, Merrick, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Brother James and his wife Coralyn. Special thanks to dear friends Bill and Betty Doran, Caregiver Tina, special in-lawsPat and Joan Gendron, plus all the OSF ICU nurses for their compassion.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3rd, from 430-530pm with service and dinner to follow at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park. Condolence may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
