1938
James
2019
James Robert McDonald
January 31, 1938 — May 24, 2019
MC DONALD, Mr. James R.
Vicksburg, MI
Died Friday evening May 24, 2019 at his residence. James was born January 31, 1938 in Winslow, Indiana a son of Daniel and Edith (Caldemar) McDonald Sr. During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force. James had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with General Motors for 31 years, retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Rev. Charles Brown; his wife, Karolyn M. McDonald on May 23, 2013; a brother, Junior McDonald; and a sister, Karen Overmeyer. He is survived by 2 sons, Kevin McDonald of Vicksburg and Brian (Sonjia) McDonald of Schoolcraft; 5 grandchildren, Robert, Sean (Danielle), Patrick (Zoie), Zack (Lauren), and Miranda; 2 great- grandchildren, Cayden and Harper; 2 sisters; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial gathering will be held 3-6pm Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial and Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Private graveside services will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. www.langelands.com.
Vicksburg, MI
Died Friday evening May 24, 2019 at his residence. James was born January 31, 1938 in Winslow, Indiana a son of Daniel and Edith (Caldemar) McDonald Sr. During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force. James had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with General Motors for 31 years, retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Rev. Charles Brown; his wife, Karolyn M. McDonald on May 23, 2013; a brother, Junior McDonald; and a sister, Karen Overmeyer. He is survived by 2 sons, Kevin McDonald of Vicksburg and Brian (Sonjia) McDonald of Schoolcraft; 5 grandchildren, Robert, Sean (Danielle), Patrick (Zoie), Zack (Lauren), and Miranda; 2 great- grandchildren, Cayden and Harper; 2 sisters; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial gathering will be held 3-6pm Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial and Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Private graveside services will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. www.langelands.com.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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