McDonald, Dolores Irene

Dolores McDonald, 81
July 20, 1930 — Sept. 19, 2011

Dolores Irene “Dee-Dee” McDonald, 81, of Niles, died Monday, Sept. 19 in her home of natural causes.

McDonald

She was born on July 20, 1930 in Niles, where she resided most of her life. She served as a bartender at the Niles American Legion Post 26 for 40 years.

She is survived by her three siblings, Maryann, Teresa and Verna; and also three children, Patricia (Bill) Hager of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Johnnie (Belinda) Hall of Niles and Carolyn Gale, also of Niles. She also enjoyed seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding her death were her husband, John McDonald, and her daughter, Geraldine Kozak.

There will be a memorial service at the Eagles in Niles on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m.

Niles Daily Star, Published online 10:41pm Tuesday, September 20, 2011