Carol A. Mcdonald

Carol A. “Gus” McDonald, 75, of La Crosse, died in her home on Sunday, December 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on November 9, 1939 in Esofea, WI to Gerald & Myrtle Christianson (Iverson). Carol was the oldest daughter of 17 children. She was married to Chet McDonald on May 29, 1958, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1992. She retired from Duratech as a screen printer. Her favorite hobbies were creating quilts, gardening and working on puzzles. On any given Sunday you would be sure to find her glued to the Packer game and pity the soul who interrupts her. She loved all the family gatherings, what a loving and caring family to belong to. She loved to go to the boat or Black River as part of the “Three Amigo’s”.
She is survived by her three sons, Jaye (Cindy) Woodbine, GA. James (Rachel) La Crosse, John (Sylvia) Holmen, 6 grandchildren, Joseph, Nicole, Brandon (Kari), Amber, Travis (Jahnna), and Trevor, and 6 great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters: Merlin (Kay), Burton (Connie), Linda Beck, Donna (Steve) Sapuder, Shelia (Glen) Benson, Lonnie (Vicki), Ronnie (Diane), David (Cheryl), Danny (Becky), Colleen (Dan) DeGarmo, Rhonda (Bill) Juntunen, Julie (Steve) Seiler, Dennis (Cindy), Jerry, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Loren, sister Janet, brother-in laws Kenny Beck and Tommy Erickson, and sister in-law Barb Christianson.
Private Service will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse. A celebration of Life will be held at the Holmen American Legion 419 1st Ave West Holmen, WI on January 3rd, 2015 from noon – 4pm. Meat will be provided, please bring a dish or desert. Memorials can be sent to Schumacher Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse.
Special letter to Grandma:
It's hard to bring myself to realize I will no longer see you sitting in your chair and smiling as I walk in the front door. I miss sitting down and watching the Brewer's as we talk about how school is going and what my plans are for college and beyond. I'll miss gathering with the family at your house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll always remember you saying how proud you are of me and how you supported me in every decision. I'll remember you saying "Never give up because sometimes the craziest things just work." -Carol McDonald I know you're watching over all of us and I promise I will accomplish all I said I would. I never would have said goodbye if I knew it was the last one.... I miss you and love you grandma