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Jacqueline McCann Obituary
J'ke was born Oct. 6, 1948, to William L. and Shirley (Cross) Casper. The family lived on a farmstead in rural Cobden owned by her grandfather Donald Casper. J'ke spent her formative years in Anna, Golconda, McLeansboro and Carbondale. She was a graduate of SIUC earning a Bachelor of Science and Master's of Science. Her summative degree was a specialist in educational administration in 1997, earned from Eastern Illinois University. J'ke was involved in several aquatic programs in Southern Illinois; these included: Riverside Pool, Carbondale YMCA, Campus Lake, Pulliam Pool and Jackson Country Club. She taught hundreds of children to swim over a 30-year period. Her most recent employment was with Cobden District 17. She worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator at Cobden for more than a quarter of a century.
Lung cancer allowed her to enter the house of the Lord earlier than anticipated.
Left to cherish her memories and mourn her passing include her husband, Charles D. McCann of 40 years; her mother, Shirley Casper of Carbondale; children, Jamie and Jeff and granddaughter, Elizabeth, Howard of Washington, D.C., and Chad (Kelly and granddaughter, Jaycee) of Kevil, Ky. Other survivors include brother, Donald and nephew, Dee Casper; brothers-in-law and spouses and children, Jim (Terri) McCann, Maurice (Suzanne) McCann, Robert (Mary Sue) McCann and Pat (Donna) McCann. Close friends mourning her loss include but are not limited to the SIUC tailgate crew, Wendi Adams, Linda Wiggs, Karl Sweitzer, the Carr and Twenhafel families.
Services for Jacqueline will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, in St. Andrew's Church in Murphysboro. Visitation will precede the service from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Internment will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jacqueline's life, commencing around 4 p.m. at the "Old Brick" on the square in Ste. Genevieve.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's School, Cobden Unit District 17 "Ms. McCann Scholarship," or the Valle Auction. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 633, Anna, IL 62906.
To view this obituary or leave a condolence for the family, visit wwww.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.
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Andrew Erbes
May 31, 2011
Dear Charlie and family,
I was so sorry to hear of J'ke's passing. I had been kept apprised of her condition by the Karr's and I am deeply saddened for her loss. She was a great influence on me in my younger years at the pool at JCC, and I can honestly say that I believe my love for water and swimming in general stems from her guidance, kindness, and teaching. I also enjoyed the brief periods of time spent with her at SIU basketball games, and local events such as the Apple Festival Tea. My prayers are with all of you, and I hope that you may find peace in her passing on to be with the Father. God bless her soul, and may He bless you all in the days ahead.
Nancy Batteau
May 28, 2011
McCann Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jke. She was always so full of life and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. Sitting at the baseball games with her was always so much fun.
Nancy and Ted Batteau
May 28, 2011
Dear McCann Family,
I was so sad to hear about J'ke. My summers at the pool were always better with her there. She was such a lovely, kind woman and I'll never forget our long conversations or trying to survive the junior lifesaving course she gave. She made such a lasting impression on me and I know she did on many others at the Jackson Country Club. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Susan Poklop (Leavitt)
Darlene Lacy
May 28, 2011
My prayers are with Mrs. McCann's family . She was a very kind lady and did everything she could to help me through school and better myself . My heart goes out to those for thier loss , May God be by their sides and give them strength during this time.
May 28, 2011
A kind heart, warm soul; such a great person. The school community won't be the same without her; she made such an impact on those lucky enough to know her. My heart goes out to the McCann family in this difficult time.
-Katie Hickam
Donna Taylor
May 28, 2011
Charlie, You continue to be in my prayers as you face these difficult days.May you and your family find strength and peace.
Bob Lorinskas
May 28, 2011
Dear Charlie, Jamie, Chad, we are very saddened to hear about Jackie's passing. I am writing on behalf of our family to express our sympathy at your sad loss. God Bless in memory of a wonderful person. Bob, Sharon, JP, Alexis Lorinskas
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