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Hearshal McKinney

Godfrey |

Hearshal F. McKinney, age 75, of Godfrey, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Christian Hospital.

He was born November 26, 1942, in Chesterfield, TWP, IL, the son of Franklin Willmen and Thelma (Weaver) McKinney. He married Louise Dillman on July 8, 1966 in Chandler, AZ, and she survives.Hearshal was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Godfrey, IL. He retired from Olin Corp. where he worked as a pipe-fitter for 40 years. He enjoyed genealogy and was an avid TV watcher. Hearshal worked at the Jersey County Historical Society and was active with Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Society of the War of 1812.In addition to his wife, Louise; he is survived by three children and their spouses, Daniel and Claudia McKinney of Godfrey, Brian and Nicole McKinney of Alton, and Lisa and Robert Callahan of Mauldin, SC; a sister, Loretta Horstman of Seattle, WA; five grandchildren, Andrew and Alex McKinney, and Grace, Olivia, and Cole Dickson; and many other relatives and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a son, Michael McKinney; and a brother, Donald Lee McKinney.Visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey.Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Godfrey.Burial will take place in Rosedale Cemetery with military burial rites provided by Alton VFW Post #1308.Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.An online guestbook may be found online at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


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