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Stephen McNeilly Obituary
Stephen "Chris" McNeilly, age 22, of Marine, died at 11:43 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born on June, 15, 1985 in Breese, the son of Stephen "Scott" McNeilly of Mount Vernon and Maureen Manton of Marine.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step- mother, Debbie McNeilly of Highland, two brothers: Matthew McNeilly of Highland and Alexander Malench of Marine; girlfriend: Amanda Schwendemann of Marine; paternal grandfather: Dennis and wife, Joette of Highland; uncles: Edward Manton and wife Julie, of Florissant, Mo.; Frank Manton and wife, Linda of Madera, Cal.; Robert and wife, Cheryl of Marine; Jeff McNeilly and wife, Phyllis of Highland; Mark McNeilly of St. Charles; Dr. Larry and wife, Pam of Glen Carbon; Aunts: Patrice Manton LaBlance and husband, Ken of Edwardsville; Kathleen Manton Evans and husband, Bob of Walls, Miss.; Judy Koen and husband, David of Glen Carbon; Sheri Schroetter and boyfriend, Chris of Trenton; Lori Ann Conrad of Zionville, N.C.; Lori Anne Kordick of Sarasota, Fla;
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Larry Szegedy; paternal grandmother: Dorothy Grapperhaus; maternal grandfather: Edward Manton; maternal grandmother: Mary Manton; uncles: James Manton; John Manton; Joseph Manton; and aunt: Eileen Shipley.
Mr. McNeilly was employed by McKay Auto Parts. He grew up in the Marine and Edwardsville area. He attended Edwardsville High School. He enjoyed video games, animals, Corvettes and music. In July of 2005, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Visitation will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor Kenneth Steffen of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church officiating.
Interment will be at St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family. For more information, visit www.spengel-boulanger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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mom & alex
March 17, 2008
My darling, beautiful son-I love and miss you so very badly-you are always on my mind and in my heart. your brothers love and miss you,too. You are so very special and so very much loved always.
Sarah Beth
February 14, 2008
I really miss you, you were on my mind this morning when I woke up. I guess it doesn't click that you're gone because I didn't see you very much anymore, but I love you and I miss you a lot.
Sarah Bilbrey
October 26, 2007
I love you Chris. I still can't believe you're really gone. I don't think it's possible to forget you, you're just too much of a personality. I'll cherish the fun times we had together. I miss ya man.
Ian Heidemann
October 3, 2007
I just learned of the dates of visitation and the funeral, so I appologise for not making it. Chris will always be one of my best friends that i will tell stories about forever. My deepest condolences to everyone who even knew him.
Minette Blair
October 3, 2007
Chris, you've brought happy memories into our lives. The four wheeling with Mandy, Matt, JD and Dad, shooting guns with your dad and Mandy. Christmas and Birthdays. Thank you. Forever in our hearts and memories. Love, Minette, JD and Kenny
Lynn Henson Gardner
October 2, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Bob and Kathie Rigler
October 2, 2007
Chris's family and loved ones.
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We only met Chris a few times but he was a very good friend of our son Jon Rigler. He always spoke highly of him and the few time we were with him we came to like him. Again our prayers are with you.
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