Linn Douglas MacDonnold, Jr.

Linn Douglas “Doug” MacDonnold, Jr., 94, of Republic, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1930 in Jackson, Tenn., to parents Linn Sr. and Esther.
He is survived by his two sons, John and David, both of Republic; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie, of 74 years. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Linn and Esther; and sisters, Margaret and Patricia.
He and Bonnie relocated from Coventry, R.I. to Republic in 2000. He retired as a lithographer.
He was an avid golfer for his entire life. He was named Coventry Pine Golf Course Club Champion multiple years in a row. In his later years he played at Island Green Golf Course of Republic. He hit many hole-in-ones, with the most recent at age 92. When he wasn’t playing golf, he was watching it on television in between baseball games.
He loved gardening and kept multiple vegetable gardens each year. He always had an abundance of tomatoes and zucchini which he shared with neighbors and friends.
He was involved with the Republic community and recently ended a term as a board member with the Republic Housing Authority.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. He and Bonnie will be laid to rest together at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield following the service. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.