The Rev. Dr. David MacDonna Jr.
February 15, 1932 (West Chester, PA) - December 21, 2015 (Springfield, IL)
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Parents: David and Edna MacDonna (adoptive)
Spouse: Carolyn Eleanor Maitland MacDonna Children: David MacDonna III, Virginia M. Dolan, Paul MacDonna, Allison M. Santos, Cheryl M. McSweeney High School Attended: Haverford High School (Haverford, Pennsylvania) College Attended: Temple University (Pennsylvania), Bloomfield College (New Jersey), University of Miami (Florida) Post Graduate School: Masters of Divinity at Louisville Seminary, Doctorate of Ministry at McCormick Seminary Occupation: Presbyterian Minister, Executive Presbyter of Southeastern, Illinois |
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Obituary:
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Dave was born in West Chester, Pa., on Feb. 15, 1932, and passed away on Dec. 21, 2015, in Springfield, Ill.
He was raised by Edna Bender MacDonna and David MacDonna, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pa., and married Carolyn Maitland, whom he met at Bloomfield College (New Jersey), on May 28, 1955, at the University of Miami, Florida.
A graduate from Haverford Township High School, (Havertown, Pa.), Dave attended Bloomfield College and graduated from the University of Miami in 1955. He graduated with a Master in Theology from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and later a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Presbyterian Seminary in 1983. Dave was ordained into ministry on May 28, 1957, and served as pastor for congregations in Nabb, Ind., Fort Branch, Ind., and Harrisburg, Ill., before serving as Executive Presbyter for Southeastern Illinois Presbytery until his retirement in 1998. He then served as interim pastor for several congregations in the Central Illinois area including Bethlehem and Farmingdale Presbyterian churches. Dave was active in the Synod of Lincoln Trails where he helped to create a program for newly ordained pastors.
Dave was a member of many different organizations including Harrisburg Masonic Lodge #325, AASR Valley of Springfield, Springfield Ansar Shrine Clown Unit (where he was known as Hurricane), and Harrisburg Kiwanis Club (Illinois) where he served as President for many years. Dave was an active board member of Kemmerer Village and Illinois Presbyterian Home. He served on the Illinois Council of Churches, was Chaplain of Civil Air Patrol and is a Colonel of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
Dave saw the incredible power of summer camps and mission work for youth – from New York City urban to midwestern rural youth – and promoted these spiritual development programs. From group event planning to individual counseling, discernment was his greatest gift.
His colleagues and family valued his honesty, kindness, compassion, servant leadership, fun-loving personality, mischievous spirit, and immense capacity to love. Dave's work ethic in service to others was his daily devotion.
Dave is survived by his wife, Carolyn Maitland MacDonna, and his children: David MacDonna III (Julie) of Springfield, Ill., Dr. Virginia Dolan (Jim) of Springfield, Ill., Paul MacDonna (Debora) of Springfield, Ill., Allison Santos (Jeremias) of Oak Park, Ill., and Cheryl McSweeney (Mark) of Fishers, Ind.
Dave is also survived by one sister, Jean Cusack (George) of Hampton, N.H., and her children.
He is also survived and cherished by 14 grandchildren, four great-grandsons, and a multitude of nephews and nieces.
Visitation: 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 6 p.m. An additional visitation will be held 10:30-11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William Keagle, Phd officiating.
Inurnment will follow at Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Kemmerer Village Foundation or Synod of Lincoln Trails, for new pastors support program.
Published in The State Journal-Register from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27, 2015
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Dave was born in West Chester, Pa., on Feb. 15, 1932, and passed away on Dec. 21, 2015, in Springfield, Ill.
He was raised by Edna Bender MacDonna and David MacDonna, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pa., and married Carolyn Maitland, whom he met at Bloomfield College (New Jersey), on May 28, 1955, at the University of Miami, Florida.
A graduate from Haverford Township High School, (Havertown, Pa.), Dave attended Bloomfield College and graduated from the University of Miami in 1955. He graduated with a Master in Theology from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and later a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Presbyterian Seminary in 1983. Dave was ordained into ministry on May 28, 1957, and served as pastor for congregations in Nabb, Ind., Fort Branch, Ind., and Harrisburg, Ill., before serving as Executive Presbyter for Southeastern Illinois Presbytery until his retirement in 1998. He then served as interim pastor for several congregations in the Central Illinois area including Bethlehem and Farmingdale Presbyterian churches. Dave was active in the Synod of Lincoln Trails where he helped to create a program for newly ordained pastors.
Dave was a member of many different organizations including Harrisburg Masonic Lodge #325, AASR Valley of Springfield, Springfield Ansar Shrine Clown Unit (where he was known as Hurricane), and Harrisburg Kiwanis Club (Illinois) where he served as President for many years. Dave was an active board member of Kemmerer Village and Illinois Presbyterian Home. He served on the Illinois Council of Churches, was Chaplain of Civil Air Patrol and is a Colonel of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
Dave saw the incredible power of summer camps and mission work for youth – from New York City urban to midwestern rural youth – and promoted these spiritual development programs. From group event planning to individual counseling, discernment was his greatest gift.
His colleagues and family valued his honesty, kindness, compassion, servant leadership, fun-loving personality, mischievous spirit, and immense capacity to love. Dave's work ethic in service to others was his daily devotion.
Dave is survived by his wife, Carolyn Maitland MacDonna, and his children: David MacDonna III (Julie) of Springfield, Ill., Dr. Virginia Dolan (Jim) of Springfield, Ill., Paul MacDonna (Debora) of Springfield, Ill., Allison Santos (Jeremias) of Oak Park, Ill., and Cheryl McSweeney (Mark) of Fishers, Ind.
Dave is also survived by one sister, Jean Cusack (George) of Hampton, N.H., and her children.
He is also survived and cherished by 14 grandchildren, four great-grandsons, and a multitude of nephews and nieces.
Visitation: 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 6 p.m. An additional visitation will be held 10:30-11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William Keagle, Phd officiating.
Inurnment will follow at Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Kemmerer Village Foundation or Synod of Lincoln Trails, for new pastors support program.
Published in The State Journal-Register from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27, 2015