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McCARTHY, Julia Anna - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Carol Orwig
1861-1947
Former local woman is dead
Funeral services were held this morning at 9 o’clock at the St. Agnes church in Springfield with Monsignor Amos E Giusti officiating for Mrs. Julia Anna McCarthy, 85, who died at her residence in Springfield Friday. She was born in Beardstown and lived at Sixth and Clay streets for many years Burial was in the Catholic cemetery here.
   Birth date of the decedent was June 3, 1861. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy and was married June 3, 1888 to Daniel McCarthy, a Burlington railroad company passenger conductor.
   They moved from this city to Springfield in June 1929. Mr. McCarthy died in October of the same year.
   Mrs. McCarthy was a member of the Royal Neighbors of this city and a member of St. Alexius Catholic church before moving to Springfield.
   Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nell Hammon of Racine, Wis.; Mrs. Julia Murphy and Mrs. Theresa Miner, both of Springfield; a son, John E. whose home is in Rockford; and three grandchildren, Miss Eillen Murphy of Springfield, Miss Shirley McCarthy of Rockford and Daniel Hammon of Racine.

McCAUSLAND, John Patrick - The Gazette Times, Virginia, Illinois, July 20, 1978 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Pat McCausland
   John Patrick McCausland, 61, of 230 E. Myrtle St., Virginia, died Monday morning at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. He was the owner of McCausland's IGA Store in Virginia.
   Services were scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
   He was born in Havana Sept. 9, 1916, a son of Elmer and Daisy McGarvey McCausland.
   He married Pauline Wallace Dec. 29, 1940 in Havana. She survives.
   Also surviving are three sons, Kevin and Michael McCausland, both of Virginia, and John McCausland of New York City; a daughter, Miss Kay McCausland of Reno, Nev.; a granddaughter; a brother, Dan McCausland of Beardstown.
   He was a WWII veteran.

McCLURE, Charley E. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
Charley E. McClure, 86, of Virginia, IL died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at his residence.
   He was born September 3, 1923 in Virginia; the son of William Edison and Beulah Lowery McClure. He married Betty L. Bell on December 21, 1945 in Virginia and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Carolyn Ann Gebhardt (husband, John) of Virginia; two sons, Philip Edison McClure and Randy Lee McClure (wife, Tacy), all of Virginia; eight grandchildren, Rachel Gebhardt Ruppel (husband, Mark) of Virginia, Philana Jo McClure Force (husband, Shawn) of Jacksonville, Tyrone William Gebhardt (fiancé, Kristy VanMeter) of Virginia, Philip Kiley McClure of Virginia, John Thomas McClure (companion, Laurie Holland) of Winston-Salem, NC, Jena Huff (husband, Atwood) of Waverly, David Rochester (wife, Gina) of Virginia, and Jody Racey (husband, Brad) of Jacksonville; 20 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; a brother, Cliff McClure (wife, Judy) of Independence, MO; a sister, Hermey Crouch of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Charles Edgar McClure; and two sisters, Nora Decker and Martha McClure.
   Mr. McClure was a graduate of Virginia High School and served from 1943 to 1945 with the US Army during WW II where he was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, three overseas bars, and a good conduct medal. He was a farm hand for the Watkins Brothers Farms for 26 years. He was well known for his love of horses and had a reputation as the “Horse Whisperer of Cass County”. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in many sporting events and spending time with his dog, “Sparky”.
   Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia Park System. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com

McCLURE, John, Beardstown, Sept. 10, 1868
   Died at his residence near Monroe Precinct on Sept. 5th after a brief illness, John McClure, age 44 years 2 months and 28 days. He leaves a large family.

McLEOD, Ronald E. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website - May 2, 2009
   Ronald E. McLeod, 67, of Virginia, IL died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
   He was born June 2, 1941 in Jacksonville, IL; the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Pearn McLeod. He married Karen Gentry on November 26, 1969 in Virginia and she survives.
   He is also survived by a son, Joe McLeod of Virginia; a sister, Jolene Brannan (husband, Michael) of Jacksonville; and a niece, Jocelyn Knoblock of Joliet. He was preceded in death by his parents and a step son, Greg Carpenter.
   Mr. McLeod was a 1959 graduate of Virginia High School and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a self employed trucker for many years prior to joining Sunrise Ag in 1999. He retired in 2008. In past years, he enjoyed working on the Virginia Christmas Parade and Santa’s visit to the Log Cabin.
   Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Rexroat Prairie Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.

McCOLLISTER, Edie - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, September 7, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Edie McCollister, 1949-2008, Jacksonville
   Edie McCollister, 59, of Jacksonville, died Friday evening, Sept. 5, 2008, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born Aug. 28, 1949, in Jacksonville, the daughter of John Hays and Betty Fox Hays. She married Bob McCollister on Aug. 15, 1971, in Virginia, and he survives.
   She is also survived by her mother, Betty Hays of Virginia; her father, John Hays (wife, Evelyn) of Jacksonville, two sons, Todd McCollister of Geneva and Marcus McCollister of Jacksonville; a brother, Alan Hays (wife, Jennie) of East Peoria; two sisters, Nancy Hall (husband, Ed) of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
   Mrs. McCollister was a 1967 graduate of Virginia High School and a 1972 graduate of Illinois College. She served as an insurance clerk for the Bone-Scott Clinic in Jacksonville for several years prior to joining the Illinois Department of Employment Security where she has been employed as a revenue analyst for over 15 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville and Chapter 10 of PEO. She enjoyed cooking, needlework and gardening in her spare time but her family and friends always remained her priority.
   Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia with Rev. Kristie Peterson officiating. he family will meet with friends from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Lupus Foundation or First Presbyterian Church of Virginia. Condolences may be left online at www.buchanancody.com.

McCOMBS, Russell Lloyd - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 15, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Russell Lloyd McCombs
   Russell Lloyd McCombs, 89, of Beardstown, died Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2003, at Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.
   He was born Jan. 5, 1914, in Browning, the son of William and Verna Burton McCombs. He married Lillian Adkison March 20, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo., and she survives.
   He is also survived by five sons, Russell Jr. (wife, Betty), William (wife, Carol), Benjamin (wife, Anett), Timothy (wife, Lisa) and David (fiancee, Debbie), all of Beardstown; three daughters, Marsha (husband, Larry) Seward and Mary Ann (husband, Scott) Davis, both of Beardstown and Judy (husband, David) Gormon of Pekin; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Chester; one sister, Lucille Krohe, and two daughters, Margaret (surviving husband, Kenny) Goss & Inez (surviving husband, Larry) Redding.
   Mr. McCombs owned and operated Russ' Cab in Beardstown for several years. He was retired from the City of Beardstown. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion and the Moose.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Messerer Cemetery in Browning. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler County Hospice, Heritage Manor East Activity Department or Calvary Baptist Church.

McCONNELL, Cynthia Ann (Rew) - newspaper unknown, Submitted by Clarinda Rew Troemel
   Mrs. Cynthia McConnell Dies.
Mrs. Cynthia McConnell,mother of L.W. and Charles McConnell, who has been an invalid for some time, and unable to walk as the result of a fall, over a year ago, died Friday night at the home of her son, Charles.
Obituary - Cynthia Ann Rew was born on April 6, 1832, at Beardstown, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. In 1874 she moved to Virginia, Illinois, where she lived until 1905, when she went to Loveland, Colorado. Here she remained but one year, when she came to make her home with her son, Charles, in McCook. She was married on September 4, 1855 to David James McConnell, who in 1906, preceded her to Eternity. She was the mother of four children. "Grandma" McConnell, as she was familiarly known to all, was converted under the preaching of the famous pioneer preacher, Peter Cartright, in 1864 and at once united herself with the Methodist church of which she was a faithful and true member to her last moments. An accident a few years ago deprived her of many of the enjoyments that might have been hers, but she was ever anxious to attend the services of her house of God, whither she would be taken in her wheeled chair. Her sickness which culminated in her decease was of short duration, she being present at church the Sunday before her death and the end came rapidly as it did peacefully. Friday evening, April 27, 1917, when Mrs. McConnell went to her long home, there ended a life useful for God in its devotion to those whom God had given her. She is survived by her four children, L.W. and Charles McConnell, of McCook, Mrs. Lucy E. Crum, of Redland, California and Mrs. Sadie Riley, of Kansas City, Missouri, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The funeral services were held at the resident of her son, Charles, on 2nd Street East, on Saturday afternoon, April 28, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. H.C. Seidel, the church choir furnishing the music. On Sunday morning the remains were taken to Virginia, Illinois, where interment took place on Monday afternoon, Friday 4 May 1917.

McCONNELL, John M. - Beardstown Central, Sept. 7, 1871
   Died at his residence Sun. the 3rd, John M. McConnell. He lived in Beardstown, 25 years and had been in the War of 1812. He had been married 54 years. He leaves his widow and five children, with four children deceased. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was born in PA, raised in KY, and came to Pike county, IL in 1831, then to Cass county in 1846. Masonic rites were held at his funeral.

McCOY, George - Virginia Gazette, Nov. 30, 1883 (This is not an obituary but felt it should be included.)
   An old stone at the old Beardstown Cemetery on 8th Street is that of George McCoy, died 1st April, 1846, age 56. Two men of unquestionable veracity related strange happenings late at night and have kept quiet because of fear of being called superstitious. One man stated while on his way home, passing opposite the cemetery gate, he felt a chill go over him and a sound like the clap of thunder. Inside the gate, he saw the above tombstone with a round ball of light resting on it. Instantly it melted and ran down over the slab, every letter on it stood out. He turned and ran home. (This former cemetery had Beard School built on it in 1914, now the school is an apartment building. The stones were moved to the City cemetery.)

McDANIEL, Hazel - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Hazel McDaniel - 1921-2003 - Virginia
   Hazel McDaniel, 82 years, of Virginia, and formerly of Griggsville, died Wednesday evening, June 18, 2003 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Kilbourne, the daughter of John A. and Rachel Kemper McMullen. She married Arthur F. McDaniel June 21, 1936 in Bowling Green, Mo., and he preceded in death in November 1986.
   She is survived by two sons, Robert W. (wife, Margaret) and John D. (wife, Cathy), all of Griggsville; three daughters, Mary B. "Bonnie" (husband, Larry) Billingsley of Rushville, Donna J. (husband, Ronald) Potter of Pittsfield, and Linda M. (husband, Kenneth) Brue of Virginia; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, John (wife, Betty) Wiekert of Tuscola; one sister, Beulah McMillan of DuQuoin; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sons in infancy; one grandson, one brother, Ralph McMullen; two sisters, Gladys Bush and Lydia Dowell; and one half sister, Mary Agnes.
   Mrs. McDaniel was a homemaker and retired from Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield. She worked with the Virginia Bread of Love and provided home care for the elderly in Virginia. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia and was a former member of the church's Altar Society. She was an excellent cook and seamstress. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family.
   Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2003 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia, with burial at Chapin Cemetery, east of Chapin. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia where a prayer and rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

McDONALD, Jennie - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Jeffersonian, June 7, 1872
   Died in Chandlerville May 15, Jennie, daughter of Thomas and Kate McDonald, age 5.

McDONALD, John S.T. - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Jeffersonian, July 14, 1871
   Died at his residence June 30th, John S.T. McDonald of lung hemorage. He was 23.

McDONALD, Margaret 'Maggie' - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 12, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Margaret 'Maggie' McDonald, 1921-2008, Ashland
   Margaret "Maggie" McDonald, 86, of Springfield, and formerly of Ashland, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.
   She was born Nov. 9, 1921 in Fountain Run, Kentucky, the daughter of Phillip and Susan McGinnis Tinsley. She married Raymond Edward McDonald on Sept. 13, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo., and he preceded in death on March 6, 1991.
   She is survived by two sons, Raymond (wife, Jeanne) of Ashland and John of Macomb; three grandchildren, Shea McDonald stationed in Fort Drum, N.Y., Brian McDonald of Ashland and Meghann McDonald of Macomb; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Sam, Virgil, William "Bill" and Clifton Tinsley; and three sisters, Toy Judson, Rosie Keiffer, and Nancy Yancy (surviving husband, Ollie of Arizona).
   Mrs. McDonald was a seamstress with J. Capps and Sons Clothing in Jacksonville and served as a baker for MCL Cafeteria in Springfield. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ashland.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Care of Sangamon County, 319 E. Madison, Suite 3N, Springfield, IL 62701. Condolences may be left online at www.buchanancody.com.

McDONALD, Martha - The Cass County Historian, March 2000, taken from Virginia Enquirer, September 30, 1879
   Martha, infant of Margaret McDonald of Philadelphia, Illinois has died.

McDONALD, Raymond Sr. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
RAYMOND McDONALD JR. August 27, 2009
   Raymond E. McDonald Jr., 64, of Ashland, IL died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
   He was born April 16, 1945 in Springfield, IL; the son of Raymond Edward Sr. and Margaret D. “Maggie" Tinsley McDonald. He married Jeanne Giffhorn on December 29, 1979 in Highland, IL and she survives.
   He is also survived by a son, Brian McDonald of Ashland; a brother, John McDonald of Macomb; a niece, Meghann McDonald of Macomb; and a nephew, Shea McDonald serving with the military in Afghanistan.
   Mr. McDonald was a 1963 graduate of Ashland High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Oscar Meyer in Beardstown for 18 years and for a brief period with Excel in Beardstown. He was currently employed with the Illinois EPA in Springfield in his 20th year. He was a member of VFW Post #3546 where he served as Commander. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and rooting for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
   Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Ashland with burial in Ashland Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland. Memorial gifts are suggested to Ashland VFW Post #3546 or Ashland First Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com

McGINNIS, Dorothy V. - Cass County Star Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, December 7, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Dorothy V. McGinnis, June 19, 1929-November, 24, 2006
   Dorothy V. McGinnis, 77, of rural Jacksonville, died Friday, November 24 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born June 19, 1929, in Jacksonville, the daughter of E.H. and Rachel Rexroat Virgin. She married Byron Goodpasture McGinnis on February 26, 1950 and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2004.
   She is survived by one son, Thomas Byron McGinnis, rural Jacksonville; one sister, Alice Lou Gramann, Beardstown, one brother, Robert Virgin, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Ann McGinnis; one sister, Margaret Thorell; and two brothers, George "Jim" Virgin and Louis Virgin.
   Mrs. McGinnis was a homemaker and had earlier worked at the Cass County Home Extension and served as secretary for the Virginia School District. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended the University of Illinois. She was a longtime member of the Arcadia Women's Club, Friendly 12 Bunco Club, and the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau. She enjoyed vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks with her family, and was proud to have been 4-H Queen at Lincoln's New Salem as a child.
   Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 28 at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Liter Baptist Church. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
   Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements.

McGOVERN, Alma - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Carol Orwig
b. March 7, 1891 - d. July 8, 1953
   Mrs. Alma McGovern, who resided in and near Bluff Springs the past 32 years died at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Schmitt Memorial hospital. She suffered from arthritis the past 21 years and has been in failing health. She was a hospital patient since Monday.
   Mrs. McGovern was born march 7, 1891 near Virginia, a daughter of Edward and Eliza Braden Brasell.
   She was married in Beardstown to Robert McGovern in October 1921. They lived in and near Bluff Springs during their married life. He died in August 1938.
   They had no children. Besides her husband, Mrs. McGovern was preceded in death by her parents, tow sisters and a brother. Surviving are one brother, Ora Brasell of Beardstown and one sister Mrs. Rolla Fanning of Arenzville, besides several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at Cline’s Funeral home, with the Rev. Miller, pastor of the Methodist church of Bluff Springs officiating.
   Friends may call from 7:30 to 9 o’clock tonight at Clines Funeral home.
Note: Burial was in the Cline Perpetual Care section of the City Cemetery, Beardstown, IL.

McGOVERN, Lottie M. - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois, October 3, 1967 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Mrs. Lottie M. McGovern, 71, of 500 E 4th Street passed away at Schmidt Memorial Hospital, Monday at 7:10 p.m. She had been a patient there since August 31.
   Lottie Vincent was born near Arenzville on Oct. 15, 1895, the daughter of Edward E. and Margaret Butcher Vincent. She was married to Andrew McGovern on Sept. 2, 1915 in Jacksonville, Ill. Mr. McGovern passed away on December 14, 1953.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sons, Andrew Leroy in infancy and Eugene McGovern and one grandson, James Riley.
   Mrs. McGovern is survived by three sons, Donald and William of Beardstown, and Wilbur McGovern of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; two daughters, Mrs. Lionel "Dorothy" Riley, and Mrs. Billy "Delores" Looker of Beardstown, 15 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. May Myers of Quincy, Ill., and two brothers, Ruel Vincent of Beardstown and Everett Vincent of Bluff, Ill., and numerous nieces and nephews.
   She was a member of the First Methodist Church, and a member of the Women of the Moose, as a Gold Star recorder, and also a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
   She was employed at Schmitt Memorial Hospital for approximately 20 years and at Brierly House four years preceding her illness.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Cline Funeral Home with Rev. William Browning officiating, and Rev G. Babbs of the First Christian Church assisting.
   Friends may call at Clines Wednesday at 7:30 until 9 p.m.
   Burial will be in the city cemetery.

McGOVERN, Mabel - Illinoian-Star, Beardstown, Illinois, December 9, 1966 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Mrs. Mabel Cooper McGovern, a longtime Virginia resident passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at a nursing home in Odell where she had been a patient for the past three months.
   Born in Virginia June 25, 1889; she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Caywood Cooper.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James Bennett of Virginia and Mrs. Robert Knous of Rockford; a son John of St. Louis; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
   Also surviving are three brothers; Homer Cooper of Fishtail, Mont., Byron of Galesburg and Clyde of Lubbock, Tex.
   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Massie Funeral Home, Reverend John McFarlane officiating. Burial will be in the Beardstown City cemetery.
   The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

McHALEY, Shirley - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Shirley J. McHaley, August 20, 1931 - January 13, 2008
   Miss Shirley J. McHaley, 76, of Springfield, formerly of Beardstown, died at 12:36 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
   Miss McHaley was born Aug. 20, 1931, in Beardstown, the daughter of John William and Berneice M. Barnett McHaley.
   Shirley was a member of First Congregational Church in Beardstown. She worked for Franklin Life Insurance Co. as a data entry clerk, retiring in 1989. Miss McHaley was a member of the Springfield Art Association and the Prairie Art Alliance. She enjoyed gardening and painting.
   Surviving are a niece, Lynda and husband, George Preckwinkle; a nephew, Tyler McHaley; an uncle, Jack and wife, Penny Barnett; and a sister-in-law, Barbara McHaley, all of Springfield; along with several cousins.
   She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John William McHaley in 2001.
    Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Beardstown City Cemetery. The Rev. John W. Jerving will officiate. Bisch & Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702; or the Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield, IL 62702.

McLAIN, Anna Louise - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 10, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Anna Louise McLain - 1921-2003 - Beardstown
   Anna Louise McLain, 81, of Beardstown, died Sunday morning, June 8, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
   She was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Beardstown, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Tucker Langdon. She married William Patterson "Pat" McLain April 2, 1946, at the St. Alexius Catholic Parsonage in Beardstown, and he survives in Beardstown.
   She is also survived by one son, Dana Edward (wife, Dawna) of Arenzville; four grandchildren, Amanda, Audrey, Adrienne and Patrick McLain all of Arenzville; and one sister, Doris Andre of Springfield. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, George, William and Edward Langdon; and three sisters, Mary Niestradt, Olive Carls and Rosella Stambaugh.
   Mrs. McLain graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1939. She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown and Royal Neighbors. She formerly was employed as receptionist/secretary for Dr. Charles, MD, in Beardstown several years ago. She truly loved her family and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and making sure she attended their ballgames.
   A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, with burial in Newman Cemetery in rural Arenzville. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

McLIN, Ina Elizabeth - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, September 1, 1983 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Mrs. Ina Elizabeth McLin, 96, died Sunday, Aug. 28, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
   She was born Aug. 18, 1887 in Cass County, a daughter of Lincoln and Elizabeth Kirchner Fielden.
   She married Oscar McLin Aug. 18, 1917 in Winchester. He preceded her in death.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur E. (Vera) Finch of Chandlerville and Mrs. Vida Lu Leinberger of Springfield; two sons, Horace McLin of Carlinville and Oscar McLin of Milan; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Gebhard of Virginia; a brother, Harry Fielden of Virginia.
   She was a member of the Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church.
   Services were held Aug. 30 at the Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.

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