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Jane McGinley Obituary

McGinley, Jane Reed 76, of Barrington Hills, IL and Key Largo, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2003. She was born March 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Hinsdale High School and attended college at the University of Illinois. She married William J. McGinley, founder of Methode Electronics, Inc. in 1950. Mrs. McGinley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was and avid gardener and a member of the Lake Geneva Garden Club and also a founding member of the women's golf group known as the "Bay Hill Hookers". She is survived by her children, Robert, James (Valerie) and Margaret (Michael) Field, her grandchildren, Frances McGinley, Jameson and Brandon McGinley and Kathleen and Connor Field and her sisters, Louise Reed and Elaine Lincicome. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feburary 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel at Ocean Reef, Key Largo, FL, and on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington Hills, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills, IL. 847-381-0975. In lieu of flowers, donations my be made to the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, 60022, 847-835-5440, and the Trust for Public Land, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 632, Chicago,IL, 60604, 312-427-1979. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2003.

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susan schwinn

March 22, 2003

She was always the kindest Mom at Childrens Day. So lovely,so gracious. I will always miss her. My deepest sympathy.

Joan and Tom Geldermann

February 26, 2003

Sorry that we couldn't be at the memorial service. Jane will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlene and William Orlando

February 26, 2003

Charlene and Bill Orlando would like to express our most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother.

Tammy McConnell

February 24, 2003

Please accept my deepest condolences,and prayers to all of your family.

Mary Anne Kirchschlager

February 24, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the McGinley family. My prayers are with you. The Lake Geneva Garden Club will miss Jane dearly.



Sincerely, Mary Anne Kirchschlager

Tim & Jackie Flynn

February 23, 2003

Jane you will be missed by us. We fondly remember the fun times at the Reef, fishing with Bill, bridge, cocktail parties. We will remember all these times. Sincerely, Tim and Jackie

700 LAKE SHORE DR ASSOCIATION

February 21, 2003

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN THE 700 LAKE SHORE DRIVE ASSOCIATION.

KEVIN & DEEDEE GOGGIN

February 21, 2003

WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER AS FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT THE LAKE. SHE WILL BE MISSED.

David Norling

February 20, 2003

Please accept our condolences.

Diana Roulette

February 20, 2003

With Deepest Sympathy,



Diana Roulette

Methode Electronics, Inc.

Accounting Dept.

Rosemary Anderson

February 20, 2003

With Deepest Sympathy,



Rosemary Anderson

Methode Electronics, Inc.

Accounting Dept.

Patrick C. Green

February 20, 2003

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Gregory Gundersen

February 20, 2003

Deepest sympathy

Jamie Hinson

February 20, 2003

Please accept my condolences.

Jamie Hinson

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Methode Electronics, Inc.

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