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Nancy McWilliams Obituary

McWilliams, Nancy J. 77, of 1015 Breezy Bluff, Galesburg, Ill. died at 6:55 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 20, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Albert and Thelma James Cermak. She married Homer G. McWilliams on March 10, 1956 in Chicago. He survives. Also surviving is a son, David G. (and Kathleen) McWilliams of Rockford, Ill.; a daughter, Kristie (and Mack) McWilliams of Sugar Grove, Ill. and a granddaughter, Jillian McWilliams of Rockford. She was preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Cermak, and a sister, Thelma DeGroot. Nancy was an administrative secretary in the nuclear medicine department at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed playing bridge in her bridge clubs. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be accorded. Online condolences may be left at www.h-p-w.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2011.

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Carol Proehl

January 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy.You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Nancy & I shared 11 yrs working together in nuc med, and it was very enjoyable. She loved you all and was very proud of you. I always think about her as I look at the clown face picture she needle pointed & the wood frame Mack made for it. That was 27 yrs ago for the birth of my daughter. It hangs out with me in my computer room. I also remembered her at Christmas, because I envied her as I hassled with my tree knowing she just had to carry her pre decorated tree down every year. I have alot of memories of her and will always keep them in my heart.
May God's Blessings be with you always until you meet again.
Love Carol

Rich and Barb Grossart

January 26, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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