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Glenn Maycroft Obituary

SULLIVAN - Glenn E. Maycroft, 87, of Sullivan passed away 5:28 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 in his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 9, 2011 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to Sullivan Church of God or to the donor's choice. Glenn was born July 2, 1923 in Savoy, the son of Pearl and Sarah (Smith) Maycroft. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He married Marjorie Lindley on September 4, 1943 in Sullivan; she preceded him in death on December 8, 1973. He married Lodema (Maxedon) Knowles on July 15, 1978 in Sullivan and she preceded him in death on January 16, 2008. He retired from Caterpillar as a press operator. Glenn is survived by his son, Gary (Gail) Maycroft of Scottsdale, AZ; daughters, Kathy (Stan) Tipsword of Bethany and Julie Maycroft of Nashville, TN; brother, Herbert Maycroft of Mattoon; grandchildren, Kelsey Tipsword of Peoria, Ben Tipsword of Charleston and Nick Tipsword of Bethany. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jun. 8, 2011.

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Cathy Zoch

June 10, 2011

Dear Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was always such a nice man. He had to be a saint to put up with all of us girls when we were kids! We lost mom last year so I know the pain you are feeling. Thinking of you.
Cathy Reedy Zoch

susie (light) copeland

June 9, 2011

Julie and Kathy-
Its been years. I was so sorry to read about your dad's death. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

Debby Sharp

June 8, 2011

Kathy and family my sincere condolences for your loss. I have many fond memories of being with you and your family as a young child. Thank you for that you and your family are in my prayers.

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