John ‘Jack’ A. McGinn

PEORIA – John ‘’Jack” A. McGinn passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Peoria, IL.

He was born in Oak Park (Chicago), IL, on March 16, 1925, and lived most of his early life in Sterling, IL and the last 62 years in Peoria, IL. Jack was the son of Oswald and Ann (Murphy) McGinn. He served as a medic in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He graduated from St. Ambrose College and then married Frances O’Malley in 1950, together they raised five children.

Jack is survived by his wife and his children, Mary Eaton (Aral) of Naples FL, Joanne Willis (Michael) of Waterloo, IA, Paul (Janet) McGinn of South Bend, IN; daughter-in-Law, Sharon McGinn of De Forest, WI; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; two beloved children, Marcia and Thomas; and one grandchild, David Willis.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Hts., IL. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Church. Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com