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Helen McGinnis Obituary
September 10, 1931 - August 8, 2025
Helen E. McGinnis, 93, of Minier, Ill., passed away 9:45 a.m., August 8, 2025, at Goldwater Care, Clinton, Ill.
Private family burial at Orendorff Cemetery, Hopedale, Ill., will be at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Ill., assisted the family with cremation rites.
Helen was born September 10, 1931, in Delavan, Ill., the daughter of William and Edna (Cremeens) McCoy. She married Don McGinnis September 21, 1948, in Pekin, Ill. He passed away January 9, 2014.
Survivors include her children, Sally Mehrer, Dennis (Margaret) McGinnis, Doug (Sarah) McGinnis, and Jerade (Jennifer) McGinnis; 30 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Ronnie McGinnis, Bill McGinnis, and Andrea Graham; her brothers; and a sister.
Helen was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Larry G McCoy Sr
August 14, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sandy Earhart Taylor
August 13, 2025
I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Helen. She and mom shared some great conversations and laughs over the years. Condolences and prayers for the family.
Carol Parrish
August 13, 2025
So sorry for this family's loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.
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