John McMahon Obituary

Dr. McMahon delivered all thirteen children of our family and was always so good to our family (Fahey's -but no relation to Dr. Fahey ). I was born New Years Day and my dad was trying to get him to say it was NYE for the extra tax deduction. Dr. McMahon had to set him straight.. I hope my dad and him meet again in heaven and can share stories and laugh again ..

I remember the "house calls" Doc McMahon made to our house a few blocks away when my brother Chris and I were sun burned to a crisp. How many doctors did this, My parents were in Australia and I was home alone one Saturday am and Doc had ordered the proper tests so I was admitted. He found me in the bathroom with the shower and sink on hot so I could breath. He came and took me to Holy Family. I had been poisoned by an over the counter vitamin and I almost died if it hadn't been for Doc. I saw him 2 years ago at my mom's funeral. He actually cared for his patients. The Carmelites are his friends and it doesn't get better than that.

Meg Hayes Fischer, Des Plaines, Il.

We lived in Mt. Prospect from 1959 to 1968, when we moved to Florida. Dr. McMahon was our family Dr. and he delivered the last of our four children. I remember when he made a house call for our 2 yr. old daughter at 1:00 AM and when he left he still had three more to do.
The hardest thing about moving was leaving Dr. McMahon. He was a wonderful man. I could write for the next hour about the things he did for our family. Our prayers go out to his family.

To the McMahon Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your dear father. What a wonderful, loving man - you are abundantly blessed to have had such a beautiful example your whole life long of the grace and love of our Lord and Savior. May your hearts be lightened by the precious memories you have of your dad. Stay close to one another and to our Lord. He is your strength to see you through the tough days, and He will give you the grace to carry on the legacy your dad has left to all of you. May Doc rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.

With our love and deepest condolences,
Jim, Diane, Paul, Noelle, Kailey, Paige, David, Veronica, and little Stella

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terry Ryan (son of Marian McArthur and Jim Ryan) sent me this message: "Jack was the man who birthed me from Mom... The first hands on my body.... I remember him as a nice guy too with lots of McHenry stories..." Just wanted to pass this on to you. Jack was a really nice man. Marian always loved him, and spoke of him with deepest regards.

I tried to come and pay my condolences but went to the wrong place. I am sorry. I wanted to say that I was a Maryville student and thank you for all the help you gave to all of us. God Bless You.

Louis Perez Ramirez

Sincere condolances to the McMahon Family.I knew "Doc" from a lunch group known as the "Romeos" - meaning "retired old men eating out" Doc showed up faithfully for this lunch which I think he enjoyed as much as the conversations during and afterwards.Everyone in this group loved Doc along with his great humor and intellect and will miss him greatly. I have said a little prayer for Doc and may he Rest In Peace

Joe,
I was sorry to learn of your father's passing. I will continue to keep you, him and your family in my prayers during this time!
Respectfully,
Mike O'Mera

Dear Peggy and the McMahon family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you on the loss of your father. May your memories keep you going in this difficult time.
Love, Mike and Mary Beth Perkins

Dan, Mike and all the McMahon's
Condolences on the death of Dr. Jack.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gil & Donna Nabor

Dear Grace. My condolences to you and your family. I know the pain that you are going through right now since losing my "buddy" recently but everyone says you still have your memories. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Mc Mahon Family, As a member of the Quinn family, I wanted to express my sympathy for your father. He was our family doctor for all nine of us children and for our parents. We grew up with him and he was there at the death of our father. We know you have fond memories and I am sure there are many families like ours who grew up with the care of your father at Fahey Medical Center.
God Bless, Honora Quinn

My sister, brothers and I grew up with the McMahon children. They had eight kids, we had six. They were our cousins. We were all about the same ages and had many memorable and wonderful times together. The Patriarch of this large and fun family was the guy we knew back then as "Uncle Doc," a strong, burly man who we feared. What, why? In his words, let me explain as he delighted in telling and retelling the story, EVERY SINGLE TIME I saw him in later years. "I'd walk in the house and here would be all the Littwin kids, standing with their backsides against the wall! I was there to give them all shots you see!" When retelling this, he'd always break up in laughter.

As the years went on, I (we all), began to see the man we began to call Uncle Jack, quite differently. He became a friend as well as an Uncle, a confidant, an adviser. He was a man who would literally "give you the shirt off his back."

When Gail and I had my son Tim, we had problems at the Hospital. There was a test taken off the newborn and he was borderline. We were upset...and scared. Though not on staff, Jack came in, handled the situation, calmed us down and became our childrens Pediatrician. Just 2 years later, observing my son running around the "grounds" of the cottage in McHenry, he laughed and said:"See ther's nothing wrong with Timmy...he's all boy!"

This was one of many things that established a fierce loyalty to Uncle Jack in my wife Gail. That and how he so lovingly encouraged and positively supported everything she did as a young mother and the way she cared for our children. When Tracie was born on Dec. 20, 1982, it was common to keep new mothers in the hospital for at least 5 days. I said "Gail, are you staying in?" "Are you kidding? Miss Uncle Jack's house on Christmas Eve!!! All the McMahons are going to be there!" So we went, (right from the hospital) and Tracie was the last baby held by our Grandmother (Jack's mother) Gingy, who passed away a few days later, at 86.

After we moved to Texas in 1984, we tried to get back to Chicago most summers. One of the highlights was the opportunity to see Uncle Jack. Our relationship had changed somewhat and this is when he began to tell me old family stories. God I loved it. I'd lean forward and soak everything in. My mother told me "my gosh, Jack tells you things he never tells anyone else!" I cherished that and always looked forward to those conversations.

So now, a great man has passed away. Look no further for his legacy, than what he meant to me and my family. We love and miss you Uncle Jack. After all of your hard work and loving concern for others...may you rest easy.

With all our love and appreciation, Tim, Gail, Timmy and Tracie Littwin of San Antonio, Texas

I wish I could be there with you all. I have so many great memories of your Dad, dinners at Marquette, and when Peg and I lived downtown, as well as good times in Mount Prospect, and McHenry.He was a wonderful man and Pat, Tim, Caitlin and I all send our prayers and hugs.

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. The loss of a parent is awful. Dr.Mcmahon was my doctor for most of my life.He was so kind and caring,always had time to talk. He was also a neighbor who always made time to say hello. Madonna was my teacher at Sacret Heart and I grew up with Peggy,Dan and Tom. My mom went to school with Mrs Mcmahon. The whole family was always so nice. My prayers and thoughts are with you.Laurie Mcgurn-Collard

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As he was there for so many we, pray
that GOD will be there for him.

McMahon Family, I have fond memories of conversations with your Dad when visiting with the Durkins. What a wonderful man. May God help you through this very hard time.

As a nurse,we worked together for many years at Fahey Medical Center.The Irish eyes,humor, and smile will always be in my heart. Thanks for the memories Doctor. Save a place for me in heaven! Kay Riordan R.N.

I was 9 years old and Dr. McMahon diagnosed my Rhumatic fever, I remember how kind he was when I was frightned.. He promised I wouldn't have serious heart problems, and I don't 42 years later.. My parents knew he was always to be trusted. He made us all feel better- May he be at Peace!

To the family of Dr. John McMahon, please accept my condolences. When a young boy living in Des Plaines, this wonderful family doctor dicovered I had a serious heart condition. He admitted me to St. Francis Hospital in Evanson where I had open heart surgery. Dr. McMahon ... you are why I am here today. Thank you and Rest in Peace with your Lord God.

To the McMahon family.Truly it was an honor and a privilidge to have spent time taking care of "doc" in his last days.I have never met a more warm and loving family.My thoughts and prayers will always be with you

Farewell, Jack. I will always be grateful to you for your kindness when I was a new kid on the staff at Holy and will always count you as a colleague of the highest degree. You have earned your reward - may it be all and more than you ever anticipated.

Ted Zamirowski, MD
Park Ridge IL

Ann & Peggy sorry to hear of your loss,
A truly fine man. Doc Jack made a house call to me when I was 6-7yrs old late at night middle of winter.
god bless Bob Finn & Barbra Finn MAy

I am a Police Officer in Island Lake and responded to a couple of the ambulance calls where he was taken to the hospital. I see that he was quite a man. My condolences to his family.

To the McMahons, my prayers and love are with all of you. What a blessing he was to you and what an emptiness he's left behind. The world was blessed to have him in it. With love, Barbara Bova