Arlington Heights, Illinois
1948 - 2014
On August 28, 2014, John "Mac" McAteer, age 65, lost his sixteen month battle with Leukemia. Through the years he touched the lives of many people as a friend, a teacher, a coach, an athlete, a marathoner, a golfer, an adventurer, an environmentalist, and avid Chicago and Boise sports fan. He had...
Read MoreGreat memories of us teaching and coaching football and basketball together at Eastview Junior High in Bartley, IL Quite honored to have him as a groomsman in my wedding. God bless him and thanks for the great memories!
Tom Maki
September 21, 2022 | Friend
I was a student at Eastview Jr. High in 1977 and 1978 and I remember Mr. Mac. Really left an indelible impression on me. I've moved around a lot in the years since. My prayers to his family.
Lora Bailey
May 27, 2019 | Cumming, GA | Student
Hard to believe that almost five years after John's passing, I have learned of his end to life on earth.
Teaching and coaching with him at Eastview Jr.High, enjoying some after school recreation, and including him as a groomsman in my wedding were just a few of the many memories I will remember. God bless John and all those who were touched by his spirit of life at its fullest!
Tom Maki
April 13, 2019 | Libertyville, IL
Mac was one of my favorite teachers of all time. I loved his blackboard drawings and his positive attitude towards life. We used to catch frogs for his dissection classes. Buck a frog. Great man and mentor. Will be missed.
Jim Kawell
December 09, 2016 | Gilberts, IL
I' am sadden to hear about Mr. JOHN Mcateer. As my 8th grade football coach he was the only coach to give me a certificate of merit for most improved running back on his team. Till this day ..I JOE GARZA still have my certificate .I don't remember if I ever said thank you for the honor.. but I WILL SAY IT NOW ..WITH MY TEARY EYES..THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND EVERYONE YOU INSPIRED UPON. I WISH I COULD'VE BEEN AT BANDITO BARNEYS ON SEPTEMBER 27 ...ONLY A MILE AWAY FROM ME...
JOE GARZA
October 25, 2014 | CARPENTERSVILLE ILL, IL
Rest with the angels, You were a teacher to remember,
October 16, 2014
Remembered By
Mike Minehart
October 08, 2014 | Waupaca, WI
Coach McAteer - Thank you for all the wonderful memories. You made Eastview Jr. High ('72-'74) such a great experience for me. You truly deserve a place in heaven. Rest in peace.
Dave DeRoo
October 05, 2014 | Atlanta, GA
Mac will always be the King of Cool, of any teacher I have ever known. One of the rare few that made learning truly fun. Rest in Peace, Mr Mac. -Herbie Allen, Eastview Jr. High, Class of 80.
Herbert Allen
October 05, 2014 | North Las Vegas, NV
