Brenda Kay McDonald 80, of Huntley, died peacefully at her home, on July 7, 2020.
Brenda was born March 18, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Jean White. On August 20, 1960 she married John W. McDonald. In her earlier years she worked in acting and modeling. She was very social and was an avid bridge player. Her greatest joy was her family. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, John, her children, Michael (Millie) White, Heather (Brian) La Due, Shawn (Lynn) McDonald, Brett (Colleen Ellsworth) and by her 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Brittany, Ian, Shanna, Brianna, Ethan, Bodhi and Woodie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, John W. McDonald III, and by her sister, Betty Newman and brothers, Bob and Doug White.
The family is planning a service at a later date. Please contact Brenda’s son Shawn via email at sl.mcdonald@sbcglobal.net or or further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
Please leave a video condolence by entering your name and click the "Record" button below. You can always preview your video prior to submitting it. Please note that you may receive a prompt to grant DefioreFuneral access to your camera. This is only temporary and will be solely for the duration of recording your condolence message.
My sincere sympathy to John, Michael,Heather, Sean and Brett on Brenda's passing into God's loving arms. She was a good friend and great bridge player. She is at rest and at peace. I will pray God brings you comfort in your sorrow.
I worked with Brenda at Arlington Pediatrics and so enjoyed her wonderful positive outlook on life. She was so proud of her family. She will truly be missed by all that knew her. So sorry for your loss.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Brenda. I have so many
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Brenda. I have so many memories of fun times in high school..Over the years life takes us in different directions but the fun and happy memories remain. I know all of your happy memories will help Brenda live on in your hearts. Hugs and prayers to all left to carry on without her.
One of us of, "The Four Musketeers" has left us. One day we will all meet again. Until then, Brenda is in our hearts and minds and will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
I worked with Brenda at APTMS. She was such a kind woman. I’m so sorry to learn she has passed.
Thank you for the beautiful video tribute to Brenda. She was my best friend and I am left with a lifetime of cherished memories and a deep void in my heart.
I was privileged to work with Brenda at APTMS. Brenda's positivity and warm smile will stay with me always. Rest in peace sweet Brenda.
I worked with Brenda at Arlington Pediatric Therapy as a PT consultant for one of their physical therapy specialty clinics. Brenda was always so helpful, so positive, so happy,.. just a delight to work with! Her family should know that I will never forget her beautiful smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. - Mary Massery, PT mmassery@aol.com
My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Brenda was a beautiful person who loved her family more than anything. She was such a delight to work with and so wise. I cherish the time I worked with her at Arlington Pediatric Therapy. When I think of her I can’t help but smile. She brought joy to so many. God bless you and give you strength in you time of sorrow.