Donald (Donnie) Mack Dolina, Jr.

Donald (Donnie) Mack Dolina Jr. resident of McLouth, KS formerly of Eudora, KS left us too soon away at the age of 65 on June 22, 2022 at his home. Viewing will be held at 5:00 p. m. – 7:00 p. m.  Services will follow led by Melissa’s Uncle, Jim Baker from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p. m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence Kansas. Donnie was born on November 4, 1956, in Washington DC, he was the son of Donald Dolina Sr. and Margret Caton and raised by his father Junior Lee Wardrip. Donald was an owner/operator of a hotel remodeling company and even spent his holidays spreading love as Santa Clause. Donnie had the amazing opportunity to find love twice in his life. He spent his life building a beautiful family with his high school sweetheart Brenda Dolina for 44 years. He told many he thought he would never find love again until meeting his second love. He married Melissa Dolina on February 20, 2021. Other survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Dolina, Jackie Folks, Samantha Dolina, his brother, Junior Lee Wardrip, sisters, Jackie Mosher, Linda King, Sharon Busey, grandchildren, Madison, Aiden, Trinity (Bug), Bret, Garrett, Ethan (Eman), Jackson (Jackmack), Keylee (Bones), great-granddaughter, Harper, numerous nieces, and nephews, along with his favorite niece, Sissy, and favorite nephew, Chris (Poops). Donald was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Brenda Dolina, sisters, Sandra Wardrip, and Donna Marie Hicks. Donnie lived his life to tell stories about his family and friends. He was the type of person you felt like family even if you just met, his passing leaves so many with a heavy heart. He will be dearly missed. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Donald’s wife Melissa Dolina and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

11 Condolences

  1. Melissa (Sissy) on June 27, 2022 at 10:39 am

    He was the best uncle in the world who loved his family and everyone and would do anything for anyone all he ever wanted was everyone to get along . I love you uncle Donnie and I miss you so much still can’t believe your gone I talked to you the night before you passed away…love you always Sissy!



  2. Jackie on June 27, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    Donnie your my big brother I don’t know what I’m going to do without you.i was your baby sis an you was always there for me I’m so lost without you.having a hard time believing that your not here.i know one thing I know you was happy an that made me happy I have lost so many siblings and it’s just me and Lee left. He wasn’t supposed to leave me oh I know is that you was so good to me and you took care of me you looked after me and I’m going to miss you so bad I’m going to miss her phone calls I love you with all my heart that we need to get you’re up there with Mom and Dad



  3. Jackie mosher(Baby sis) on June 27, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    Sorry my phone messed up when writing this…Donnie your my big brother I don’t know what I’m going to do without you.i was your baby sis an you was always there for me I’m so lost without you.having a hard time believing that your not here.i know one thing I know you was happy an that made me happy I have lost so many siblings and it’s just me and Lee left. He wasn’t supposed to leave me oh I know is that you was so good to me and you took care of me you looked after me and I’m going to miss you so bad I’m going to miss him and his phone calls I love you with all my heart that and now you’re up there with Mom and Dad..love your baby sister



  4. Kristin Pachella on June 27, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    I lived next door to him in Eudora. He kept an eye out for neighbor’s safety & always did have a story to tell. He was like a father figure for me. Samantha, Melissa & family, I am praying for peace and comfort for you. I know what it was like to lose Dad and Grandpa. Love & prayers to all Don’s family.



  5. Mary Beck on June 27, 2022 at 9:10 pm

    I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family Donnie Mac you were a great big hearted man and you were loved by many I’ve known you all my life and I was truly blessed to have you in it you will Always have a place in my heart and will be missed and thought about until my last breath Rest Easy now see you on the other side one day , give all the family my love and let them know we miss them luv u always MaryEllen



  6. Angela Owens on June 28, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    Uncle Donnie I can’t believe that your gone I’m gonna miss you when you get up there give grandma and grandpa and my mom and dad, and my son and aunts and uncles a hug and tell them all I love and miss them all so much there isn’t a day that gos by that iv don’t think about you all up there wondering what you ask are doing or taking about uncle Donnie you was a great uncle and always made me laugh when you was around you was such a good person I guess they needed you up there and the man up stairs has bigger plans for you you will always be remembered in my heart and I will always çherish ask the memories of you uncle Donnie you will always be remembered and never forgotten I love you dance with my mommy up there for me RIP until I see you again I love you



  7. Linda Metcalf on June 29, 2022 at 6:33 am

    Melissa, I never got to meet Donnie, but I do know he made you the happiest I’ve ever seen you, May God bless you during your times of grief, I love you,
    Aunt Linda



  8. Shawn Bradley on June 29, 2022 at 10:52 am

    Damn, one of my best buddies, funny, funny, funny guy, I had the honor of being his best man at wedding, he trusted me, with all of his thoughts, the good the bad, and the ugly, all this fighting that I’ve heard about is bullshit, on all sides, no matter, what you may have heard, he was happy, he had joy, and fir anyone to be fighting at this time, and it at he would be pissed, and very disappointed



  9. Shawn Bradley on June 29, 2022 at 10:57 am

    Damn, one of my best buddies, funny, funny, funny guy, I had the honor of being his best man at his wedding, he trusted me, with all of his thoughts, the good the bad, and the ugly, all this fighting that I’ve heard about is bullshit, on all sides, no matter, what you may have heard, he was happy, he had joy, and for anyone to be fighting at this time, is selfish, he would be pissed, and very disappointed ,now his a time to come together, help, and the process of healing should begin



  10. Aubrey and Zach Brooks on June 29, 2022 at 9:06 pm

    Jacqui, Jenny and Samantha,
    We’ve known you girls since middle school and your family means a lot to us. We are also lucky enough to call you family. Your dad was very kind to us and we will miss him. We love you girls and your families.



  11. Jackie mosher on July 1, 2022 at 9:23 am

    My big brother I miss so much how is your baby sister you did everything for me he was always I don’t know what I’m going to do without you you was the best husband any woman could ever have best dad many kids together and we love your grandkids you was so excited when I told you about your great-granddaughter.moe wants me to tell you he loves you with all his heart and he’s going to miss you. I know you’re in a beautiful place now no stress but I wasn’t ready for you to go I love you Donnie so much always in my heart.see you again when it’s my time..



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