Donald O'Neil McCormick II

Donald O’Neil McCormick II, 16, of Pleasantville, IA, tragically passed away in a vehicle accident on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Donald is survived by his mother, Carianne McCormick (Bryan Bowers); his father, Cody McCormick (Andrea McCormick); sisters, Hailee (Jacob Slobodzian) and Joslynn (Dawson Schrader); three step siblings, Emerson, Foster, and Harlow Cooley; girlfriend, Bella Ashford; grandmothers, Mary Smith and Carol McCormick; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Donald was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bruce Smith, Sr.

Donald was going to start his Junior year at Pleasantville High School. He was involved in a wide variety of activities including cross country, bowling, golf, and his latest endeavor, the cheer squad; leadership including student council and speech and drama leadership team; tech work including activities media creation and running the scoreboard at football games; and the fine arts where he performed in every group that he could including jazz, concert, and marching band, treble and a capella choir, competition speech (both group and individual), and theatre productions such as Mary Poppins Jr., Suessical, Pecos Bill, and The Last Day of School. He created the band “Bella and the Beats” with his girlfriend, Bella Ashford, and friend, Simeon Claussen. When he wasn’t performing, Donald loved working as a barista at Smokey Row Coffee.

Donald never knew a stranger and his personality would command the room! His foundation in Faith will remain a guiding light in people’s lives forever. Donald touched many people with his kind soul and generosity of spirit. He will be missed by everyone.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at Fellowship Community Church, 225 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211. Visitation will follow the funeral service until 4:00 p.m.
The family requests that you not wear black to the funeral! Donald's favorite colors were blue, purple and pink. They would love if you could wear those colors or something fun and bright!

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