Nov 20, 1931 - Jun 28, 2018
So sorry we were unable to attend Uncle Merle"s services today. I pray God gives you all comfort and peace. I love you all. Herschel
Herschel McDonnough
July 03, 2018 | Creve Coeur, IL
I can only recall meeting Merle one time. In 2010 I was honored to meet and have a short visit while he lived in Las Vegas.
Such a kind, gentle, intelligent, entertaining gentleman. I was happy Linda put his visit on our agenda for that trip.
My condolences to all family and friends.
Nila Loucks Gray
July 03, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam(Wootton) Hickey
July 01, 2018 | Saint Charles, MO | Acquaintance
My deepest condolences for Noel, Cindy, Joyce, and Grant back in here in Fort Worth. Words fail at this time.
Robert Williams
June 30, 2018 | Saginaw, TX | Acquaintance
I remember Merle very well as we were raised just across the pasture from Vallie and Fannie's farm. My oldest brother, Joe, was a friend of Merle's as well as my deceased husband, Norman Moore. I seen Merle a few years ago in the post office in Pinckneyville and recognized him right away. My brother, Bennie, my sister, Sally, and I are the only ones left of the Chapman kids. My heartfelt condolences to Merle's children, grandchildren and other relatives.
Connie Moore
June 30, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Acquaintance
Dr. V. Merle McDonnough, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in Heritage Health Hospice, Springfield, IL.
Merle was born on November 20, 1931 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Vallie and Fannie (Hutchings) McDonnough. He had worked as a minister, teacher and counselor and enjoyed writing poetry. His memberships included American Association for Counseling and Development, American Psychological Association, American Speech Association and Phi Kappa Delta.
Survivors include his son, Noel (Cyndi) McDonnough of Fort Worth, TX; four daughters, Cynthia (Mark) Morningstar of Shelbyville, IN, Sylvia McDonnough of Springfield, IL, Joyce Weaber of Keller, TX and Tala (Jim) Yancey of Las Vegas, NV; five grandchildren, Mandy Morningstar, Beth (Matt) Binder, Jill Morningstar, Grant Weaber, and Eze Yancey; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Gavin Binder; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jonathan Merle McDonnough; three brothers, Milton McDonnough, Dean McDonnough and Wayne McDonnough; and four sisters, Audrey McCarty, Frances Ramsey, Marjorie Vinesand his twin sister, Pearl Reinhardt.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend William Yancey officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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