Mary was born October 25, 1903, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Sheda) Wentland near Hartwick, Iowa. She married John W. McDonald on February 12, 1929, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Victor. They lived and farmed near Victor. John died December 27, 1949. In 1950, Mary moved to Victor. She was a lifetime member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mary is survived by her 5 daughters, Bernadine Roushar and Jeanette (Bill) Holtz of Cedar Rapids, IA, Lorretta (Bob) Michalek of Victor, Mary (Don) Sumpter of Brooklyn, IA, and Katherine (LaVerne) Dietrich of Newton, IA; 22 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; her daughter, Mary DeMeulenaere, a grandson, Greg DeMeleulenaere, 3 sons-in-law, Wayne Kriegel, Jack Roushar, and Bernard DeMeulenaere; and 3 brothers, Joe, Frank, and John Wentland. The family would like to extend a special thank you and their sincere appreciation to the staff of Brooklyn Community Estates and Amenity Hospice for their excellent care and acts of kindness provided to Mary over the past 8 years. Memorials may be directed to the Mayme McDonald Memorial Fund to benefit the St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Victor Volunteer Fire Department.