MASON CITY — Sharon McDonald, 74, of Mason City, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center with her family beside her. A wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sharon treasured her family and held a special love for her grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. No services are planned at this time.
Born November 24, 1951, in Charles City, Sharon Kay Baldwin was the daughter of Darrell and Donna (Springer) Baldwin. On her 22nd birthday, November 24, 1973, she married Roger McDonald in Mason City. The couple shared nearly 53 years of marriage.
Sharon enjoyed looking after her cats, playing bingo and visiting the casino. Above those pastimes, her greatest joy was her family, which grew to include 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Roger; three sons, Darrell (Jennifer) McDonald of Indianola, Jason (Suzanne) McDonald of Charles City and Christian (Julie) McDonald of Charles City; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Douglas “Butch” McDonald; and her daughter-in-law, Karen McDonald.
Family and friends may share condolences, photographs and memories through Sharon’s obituary at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
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