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David McFadden
JACKSONVILLE, IL - David John McFadden, 56, passed away Monday afternoon, May 19, 2014, at his residence in rural Jacksonville.
He was born Sept. 15, 1957, in Jacksonville, the son of John J. and Evelyn L. Wenthe McFadden and lived in Cracker's Bend on Poor Man's Lane his entire life.
He is survived by one brother, Philip (wife, Carol) McFadden of Springfield; one sister, Ruth (husband, Bruce) Engebrecht of Jacksonville; two nephews, Jacob Louis McFadden and Joseph Alan Engebrecht, both of Springfield; and one niece, Elizabeth Ashley Engebrecht of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David had worked at Gee Equipment, Welbourne Electric, Hunsley Farm Supply, Capitol Records/EMI, Beard Implement in Arenzville and most recently at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. He was an avid collector and enjoyed working on small engines. He served on the Arcadia Cemetery Board and was active with the Jacksonville Theatre Guild.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left online at airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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May 28, 2014
Ruth and Philip, It is with deep sadness that I learn of the your great loss. May God bless you and your families as you go through this difficult time. Always cherish the memories. Louella Spaenhower Crim
Tracy Phillips Amdal
May 28, 2014
Ruth and Phil - So sorry to hear about David's passing. I have fond memories of growing up down the road from all of you. My deepest sympathy for your families. Tracy Phillips Amdal
Jane (Post) Henderson
May 26, 2014
Dave was such a willing servant for God. I remember him ushering me in church for many years. So sorry for your loss but his victory is in heaven as he lives with Jesus now.
May 25, 2014
Ruth and family : May God Bless you and keep you in his prayers, always for the loss of your brother, David, may he find peace.
Mark Beniach
May 25, 2014
Mark beniach
May 25, 2014
God Bless you and your family's as you go thru a difficult period in time in the loss of you're loved one, brother, David.
May 25, 2014
Ruth, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother David, I know it will be hard, but it will eventually get better, well take care and may God all of you!
Marsha Taylor
May 24, 2014
Deepest sympathy to my friends Phil and Ruth on the passing of brother David. My heart is with you and your families.
Robin and Floyd Ledman
Robin Ledman
May 21, 2014
From, Robin (German) Ledman and Floyd Ledman, So sorry to all the family, David was always a good friend. He let Floyd coonhunt on his property. We will miss him dearly. The Ledmans
Deana Wells
May 21, 2014
Ruth, Bruce and family ~ so, so sorry to hear about David. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Benz
May 21, 2014
Ruth and family, I am very sorry to hear of David's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Helen Greenfield
May 21, 2014
David was a dear friend from the time I met him working on a play at the Jacksonville Theatre Guild. He was willing to help whenever I needed him. His good humor and caring nature will be sorely missed.
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