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2, 1933 - Feb. 15, 2010NORTH LIBERTY - James Edward McDonald, 76, of North Liberty, IN, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, in Hospice House. He was born on May 2, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to the late Harry Boyd and Stella (Stone) McDonald. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan McDonald of North Liberty, IN; three daughters, Sandy (Richard) Scott of North Liberty, IN, Diane Schlemmer of Bremen, IN, and Kristine McDonald of North Liberty, IN; two sons, Andrew McDonald and Michael (Jennifer) McDonald, both of North Liberty, IN; 10 grandchildren, Amy, Janessa, John, Susie, Allison, Audra, Randi, Rachel, Drew and Sara; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Alannah, Brianna and Savanah; a sister, Patricia Alton of Oklahoma City, OK; and a brother, John (Irene) McDonald of Milburn, FL. Mr. McDonald had lived in North Liberty for the last three years, previously living in Georgia and North Carolina. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, serving in Korea. He was a member of V.F.W. #1954 in North Liberty. Mr. McDonald retired in 1997 from LinPac, Inc., as the plant manager after 40 years of service in the corrugated industry. Private services will be held in the Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville. There will be no visitation. Contributions in memory of James Edward McDonald may be made to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.