Sonja Kay McDonald Arkansas City, Kansas Obituary

Sonja Kay McDonald

Sonja Kay McDonald, 74, of Arkansas City, died Sunday (April 3, 2016) at the Wesley Medical Center of Wichita. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday (April 8, 2016) at the First Southern Baptist Church of Arkansas City. Pastor Carl Rider will officiate. Cremation has been effected. Sonja was born November 26, 1941, in Arkansas City, to Enoch and Sylvia (Wilson) Stephenson. She was reared and educated in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1959. She married Billy McDonald that summer. Sonja worked at Arkansas City Memorial Hospital,(SCKMC) and for the Cowley County Education Cooperative for USD 470. She was a longtime, devoted member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Arkansas City. Survivors include sons Jim and wife Tracy McDonald of Arkansas City, Tony and wife Yvette McDonald of Wichita; a daughter Teresa and husband Garry Scott of Arkansas City; a brother Terry and wife Janet Stephenson of Arkansas City; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Billy in 1998. A memorial has been established with the First Southern Baptist Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com
November 26, 1941 - April 3, 201611/26/194104/03/2016
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Lorace Neal
April 18, 2016
Teresa,
Your mother was a wonderful kind woman. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lorace Neal
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Barbara Standerfer
April 7, 2016
Jim,Theresa, and Tony, so sorr y to hear of your mother's passing, our parents are so precious. I took care of her 4-5 stays at the hospital. She would often just call out to me instead of using the call light. Your mother was a lovely lady, and I always enjoyed the tim... Continue Reading
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Margaret Hearne
April 6, 2016
To the family of Sonja McDonald:

I'm so sorry for your loss. I bowled with Sonja and Sylvia for many, many years. We always had a great time, both in Ark City and out-of-town. Lots of fond memories!
Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. May your deep faith... Continue Reading
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Kenneth Haskell
April 6, 2016
Teresa,
Lorace told me that you had stopped by to tell me about your mom’s passing. I appreciate that. I remember your mom when she was a resident at Good Sam. She was always in the worship services. She loved her Lord. So also, her faith brings her home. For God ... Continue Reading
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Terese Call
April 6, 2016
Sonja was beautiful inside and out!! The sweetest lady. We had a lot of laughs. Keep her memory alive!!
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Pat Rymer
April 5, 2016
Jim, Tony, Teresa and family, I know how difficult it is to lose your Mother. My prayers are with you all and will continue to be as you try to move forward with your lives in her absence. God will hold you and keep you strong. All my love.
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Pam (Fultz)Fountain
April 5, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a nice and sweet lady. We had a lot of fun at your house when our parents got together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Ivan & Sheryl Fultz and Family
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Janice Hitchcock
April 5, 2016
Sorry for the loss of Sonja and the family will miss her very much. Bowled with Sonja for a few years. She was a very nice lady and was always seemed to be so happy. Sincerely Janice and John Hitchcock
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Tiffanny Cowan
April 5, 2016
Tony and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sonja was a wonderful lady and she will certainly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
God Bless,
Tiffanny
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Bain_tammy@hotmail.com
April 5, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Sonjas passing so many memories I've known her since I was about three years old and she was my Sunday school teacher at one time My prayers are with you Jim and Tracy,Terrsa and Tony! She always had a smile for everyone and was the kindest la... Continue Reading
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