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Lillian McKenzie Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Lillian McKenzie, 84, of Springfield, passed away Thursday (June 4, 2015) at her residence.

She was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Pittsfield, to Howard M. and Beulah C. Northup Phillips. Lillian married Robert McKenzie, and he preceded her in death.

Lillian was employed by the Illinois Secretary of State's office as a cashier tech II.

She enjoyed traveling all over the United States with her husband Bob, reading, and spending many hours at Barnes & Noble.

Mrs. McKenzie is survived by two sons, John (companion Susan Boylen) Kruger of Springfield, and Kenneth (Regina) Dryden of Schaumburg; four grandchildren, Michael and Richard Kruger and Joshua and Katherine Dryden; four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

She was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Lee Kruger, and 10 brothers and sisters, Stanley Winfred, Rachel Speck, James Howard, Harold Arthur, Kenneth Clifford, Ella Odetta Garrett, Berndine Garner, Flavius Betley, Edith Elizabeth Chapman and Wanda Rose Klages.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, memorial visitation will be at Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 Koke Mill Road, Springfield, Ill.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

ARRANGEMENTS: Bisch Funeral Home West, Springfield, Ill.

WEBSITE: www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Jun. 9 to Jun. 11, 2015.

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June 9, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, her two legged and four legged family and friends - we shared many wonderful, happy, pleasant times together at/and on a personal level during our years together at the SOS in Libertyville and since with your Mom after her move to Springfield! She will be sadly missed by all, who were privileged to witness that beautiful smile, twinkle in those eyes and 'naughty' little giggle!! We are truly blessed for having had her in our lives and know that God now has an Extra Special Angel in Heaven!! God Bless You All, Rich and Gloria Johnson

Doug Daniels

June 9, 2015

Lil will be greatly missed by her friends here at Timber Creek. Her personality was a lot of my mothers, she had a heart of gold!

June 9, 2015

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come."
May your thoughts be of love, and your fond memories be a comfort to you in this time of sorrow. Until we meet again Ms. Lil.

Love, Kristi

Diana Fugnitti

June 9, 2015

I will miss seeing those blue eyes and hearing her laugh. Miss Lil was a one of a kind lady.

Sheila Leazenby

June 8, 2015

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of such a dear, sweet, caring lady. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Jeanne McFadden

June 8, 2015

I only knew this incredible woman a short time but in those few short months she touched my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. Lil was a one of a kind woman and she will be so sadly missed. Her work family has lost an incredible lady one that can never be replaced. God Bless you Lil.

June 8, 2015

I worked with Lil at the Howlett. She was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.


JoAnne Siliskie

June 7, 2015

John & Susan,

My condolences to you on the loss of a great lady. Lil was gracious lady, kind
to all she met. My love goes out to both of you.

Aunt Kathy Guy

Helen & Mary Boozan /Stivers

June 7, 2015

Our condolences to the family of Lillian. May you find comfort in remembering wonderful memories of your loved one. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. I met Lil while working at the Secretary of State and she was a neighbor to my sister, Mary. She had a great personality and was so easy to get to know. We will miss seeing and visiting with her. She was a lovely lady. May your soul rest in peace Lil.

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