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Lillian McGough Obituary

Lillian May McGough

Milwaukee - Lillian May McGough passed peacefully and was born to Eternal Life on May 18th, 2020, at 91 years of age. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert, parents Rachel and Mike Nagy, brother Louis Nagy, sister Shirley Wincek, and her son, Kevin(Diane).

Lillian is survived by son Tristan(Lynnae), daughters Koreen and Kay(Scott) Schultz, daughter-in-law Mary Jo(Mike) Flocca, grandchildren Shaun, Jesse, Kosmena, Shadrik, Loklan, Amiel, Shadow, Rhiannon, Selena, Dresden, great grandchildren, Kieran, Evie, Rhett, Sawyer, Stella, brother Paul Nagy, cousins Tootie, Jeff, and Bernie. Lillian is further survived by nieces, her special nephew, Randy(Gail) Conwell, and other friends and relatives.

Lillian was born in West Allis on May 23, 1928. She was a lifelong member of Apostle Presbyterian Church. Lillian always put others before herself. She was a caregiver of several family members and friends in their time of need. She was a caring, giving, loving, forgiving, quick witted, strong willed Hungarian "ninja", ambitious, kind, generous, honest, and selfless. Lillian was a true Christian.

Lillian was a person with many talents: sewing, crocheting, knitting, glass cutting, pottery, ceramics, painting, macrame, gardening, cooking, baking, needlepoint, and so many other interests and hobbies. She enjoyed playing games, water aerobics, and of course, bingo.

She donated much of her time and talents to the church, the homeless, veterans, and the humane society. She never wanted or asked for recognition, but we do so now.

Lillian did not want a funeral. However, she did convey that it was important to her that we live our lives to the fullest and remember her in our hearts and memories, and in our own way.

A very special thank you to Sister Jana, Erika, Deidre, and Sonja. They were an integral part of her journey, and Lillian was grateful to have known them.

Memorials to Humane Society, please.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from May 23 to May 24, 2020.
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Lil was a fierce, funny, sassy lady. She loved her cats and butterflies. We will miss her jokes and her lovely personality at Pulaski Pool.

Barbara Roos

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June 9, 2020

I met Lil through swimming class and she was a joy to be with. I will miss her and cherish the time I spent with her. Mike Loew

Michael Loew

June 8, 2020

We were honored and so very happy to have called Lil a good friend. We knew her from water aerobics at Pulaski Pool. Lil was a very special lady and a friend to everyone at the pool. She will truly be missed but her spirit lives on.
Sue Snyder, Linda Snyder, Cathy Stoecker (cupcake Cathy) Barb Roos and many , many others.

Sue Snyder

Friend

June 6, 2020

Your mom was a special lady. Strong, caring and creative. It sounds like she was a lot of fun to be around. Celebrate her life. May she rest in peace. God bless you all.

Brian Carel

Coworker

May 26, 2020

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