Julie J. McGary

Julie J. McGary obituary, Rockford, IL

Julie J. McGary

Julie McGary Obituary

Visit the Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, North Main Chapel - Rockford website to view the full obituary.
Julie J. McGary, 61, of Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born March 5, 1962, in Rockford, the daughter of Simon and Elsie (Nelson) Meyer. Graduate of Guilford High School. Julie married William D. "Dave" McGary on April 6, 1991. She loved dogs. Especially her two dogs Athena and Luna. Julie loved to travel. Her favorite destination was the sunny Caribbean and its beautiful beaches. Julie was much loved and will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Survived by her beloved husband, Dave McGary; sisters, Anette (Dan) Youngberg and Nancy (Paul) O'Neill; brother, Dave (Theresa) Meyer. Predeceased by her parents.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Olson North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., Rockford followed by a time of sharing at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 111 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107. To share a memory or condolence, please visit olsonfh.com
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