Brenda Lou McDonald Obituary
The memory of Brenda Lou McDonald of Hale, Michigan, who passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her son James McDonald; her husband Allan McDonald; her daughter Madonna Jewell; her grandson Joseph Wells; and her brother Jim Fraternali.
She is survived by: her children, Judy Shoemaker (Michael) of Macomb Township, Allan McDonald of Yale, Margaret O'Connor (John) of Lewiston and Patricia Sikora (Daniel) of Avoca; her grandchildren, Adam, Anthony Lesterson, Nicole Wojtowicz, Yvonne Howland (Tim), Charlie Jewell, Laura Yochim (Donald), John O'Connor (Erin), Nicholas Sikora and Seth Sikora (Destiny); her great grandchildren, Alissa Matheney, Cheyanna, Kyle Mitchell, Bradley, Brieanna Spalsbury, Chloie, Sophia Howland, Rosalie Jewell, Sierra, Aubrey Yochim and Lousetta Sikora; her sister-in-law Vicki Fraternali; her nieces, Amanda Shimkus (Matthew) and Gina Fraternali; her great-niece Amelia; and her great-nephew Wesley Shimkus.
Those who wish to honor Brenda's memory are encouraged to make a donation to the American Heart Association or to the Hale Area FISH Thrift Store, where she found great joy in helping others.
