Doris A. McDonald
McDonald, Doris A.
19 Oct 1939 -14 Mar 2015
Doris A. McDonald, 75, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at her
daughter's residence in Lincoln.
Doris was born Oct. 19, 1939, to Adolf and Lillian Jindra in Stanton
County. She attended Clarkson High School in Clarkson until moving to
Fremont. Here she met Gary McDonald and they were later married in
Medford, Okla., on Dec. 18, 1957. Doris worked for Campbell Soup until
going to work for Western Electric in Omaha for over 40 years. During
her employment she earned many awards and certificates, most notably
being recognized for her perfect attendance. Doris was a hard worker who
put other people before herself.
She was an excellent cook and loved to bake Christmas cookies. She also
enjoyed watching and cheering on the Cornhuskers, hunting, and
gardening. Doris also liked to support her community and volunteer
whenever she could.
Doris loved spending time with her granddaughters and especially her
great-grandchildren, attending many of their sporting events. She also
had a very special friend in her granddaughter's yorkie, Mac.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Gary; sisters, Mildred Jindra,
Alma (Adolph) Podany, and Ruth (Carl) Seberg; brothers, Richard and
Alden (Marilyn) Jindra; and brother-in-law, Charlie Suchan.
Survivors include: a daughter, Carmen (Martin) Schwanke of Lincoln;
granddaughters, Jamie and Emily Schwanke of Lincoln;
great-grandchildren, Trenton, Bryanna, Janaya, and B.J.; sisters and
brothers, Vi Suchan, Betty (Ken) Hledik, Ron (Marilyn) Jindra, and
Shirley (Dean) Brabec, all of Columbus, Marcella (Joe) Fichtl of
Norfolk, Robert (Jeanette) Jindra of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Adolph
(Mary) Jindra of Schuyler; sister-in-law, Myrtle Jindra; and many nieces
and nephews.
Services: Private services will be held at Dugan Funeral Chapel.
Doris retired on 22 Sep 2000.
Durgan Funeral Chapel & Cremation
751 N Lincoln Ave
Fremont, NE 68025
4020721-2880
www.duganchapel.com
