Lawrence O. Mcdonough

LAWRENCE O. MCDONOUGH, 85, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 pm, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Missouri.

He was born to the late Harry and Sarah (nee Fisher) McDonough on August 7, 1933 in Ellis Grove, Illinois.

Lawrence married Shirley Mae Seymour on August 25, 1951 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she preceded him in death on January 6, 2016.

He was a Captain at Menard Correctional Center for 27 years.

Lawrence was a member of First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove where he served as a deacon. He was a woodworker and worked craft shows with his wife. He also enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with his grandkids and family.

Survivors:

3 Children: Larry (Anita) McDonough                      Ellis Grove, IL

Bruce McDonough                                Ellis Grove, IL

Donna Schroeder                                 Chester, IL

3 Brothers: Norman (Toq) McDonough                    Columbus, OH

Arlen (Joyce) McDonough                     Bethalto, IL

Ray (Mary) McDonough                        Port Orange, FL

3 Siblings-in-law: Robert (Linda) Seymour               Snowflake, AZ

Allen Miers                                  Ellis Grove, IL

Linda Blow                                  Ellis Grove, IL

6 Grandchildren: Natasha Kincaid, Matthew (Chelsea) McDonough, Melissa (Tony) Martin, Michelle (Marcus) Davis, Britney Schroeder (Fiance Danny Roth) and Lindsey Schroeder

12 Great Grandchildren: Loegan (Robbie) Anderson, Dylian Griffith, McKinzie (Zach) Martin, Alyssia Griffith, Kyndl McDonough, Rylie McDonough, Maelee McDonough, Cayson McDonough, Anna Martin, Marcus Davis II and Brooke Davis

3 Great-Great Grandchildren: Arabelle & Eloise Anderson and Sebastian Martin

Preceded in Death by : Parents – Harry and Sarah McDonough, Wife – Shirley McDonough, 1 Son-in-law – Scott Schroeder, 1 Brother – Gene McDonough, 1 Brother-in-law – Richard Seymour, 2 Sisters-in-law – Norma Hall and Carrie Miers and 1 Nephew – Michael Blow

Funeral Service : 11:00 am, Thursday, March 28, 2019

First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Robert Seymour

Interment : Ellis Grove City Cemetery

Ellis Grove, Illinois

Visitation: Wednesday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Thursday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials : Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Missouri

Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp, Pinckneyville, Illinois