Remembering Linda McGaughey

Macomb, Linda A. McGaughey, 62, of Macomb passed away at 8:40 PM Thursday January 20, 2011 at McDonough District Hospital. She was born November 15, 1948 in Rock Island, IL to Arthur and Arline (Russ) Elston. She married Ted McGaughey on January 9, 1993 in Macomb, IL; he survives. Also surviving are 5 children Jake (Savita) Chatfield of Williamsburg, VA; Stephanie Stewart of Tampa, FL; Angel (Rich) Markley of Macomb; Clint (Samantha) McGaughy of Blandinsville, IL and Jerry McGaughey of Havana, IL; 5 grandchildren Carter Vinson, Brody and Bryce Chatfield, Morgan Gracie McGaughey and Andrew Markley; one brother Peter Evers of Sturgeon Bay, WI and one sister Evelyn Elston of Whittier, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda was the proud owner and operator of Farmhouse Designs Embrordery of Macomb. She also worked as a tax preparer for 18 years at H&R Block of Macomb. Linda never turned away from a challenge whether it was her embroidery business, a difficult tax return or her 11 year battle with cancer. She never met a stranger and always had an opinion on anything if you dared to ask her. Cremation Rites have been accorded. By Linda’s request there will be no services. Due to her love of animals she requested memorial contributions be made to the McDonough County Animal Shelter. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com