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Patricia McGrory Obituary
Patricia Ann McGrory
April 20, 1925-November 4, 2019
DAVENPORT-Patricia Ann McGrory passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019. Born in Davenport, Iowa, to Marie and Andrew Tumpane on April 20, 1925, Patricia was raised in Chicago where she became a lifelong Cubs fan. She took great pleasure in seeing the Cubs finally win the World Series in 2016. Upon graduating from Mercy High School in Chicago, she moved back to Davenport, Iowa, and enrolled at Marycrest College where she met the love of her life William ("Bill") McGrory at a dance. Pat and Bill were married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Davenport, Iowa on June 21, 1952, and moved to Cascade, Iowa, to start a veterinary practice and raise seven children. Her amazing strength, dignity, kindness, calmness and wisdom will be missed by all who knew her. Patricia had many talents and hobbies including biking, golfing, watching her children compete in activities and whistling her favorite tunes. She is survived by children Susan, Carol (Michael) Macomber, Mark, Nancy, Michael (Julie) and Matthew (Jean), and 13 grandchildren. Husband, Bill, her son Daniel and her brother Paul preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Aquin Catholic Elementary School in Cascade, Iowa or the Alzheimer's Association in Patricia's name would be gratefully accepted. A visitation will be held in Cascade, Iowa Saturday, November 16, 2019, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Reiff Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a celebration of Patricia's life will be at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Matthias Church with Rev. Douglas Loecke presiding. A luncheon will follow at the Knights of Columbus. She will be interred in Calvary cemetery next to her loving husband. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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Jude Cigrand
November 16, 2019
Dear McGrory family:
Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing, although I did not know her personally I believe she had a strong influence on all of you. You are her legacy, she had to be proud.
Dr. Donald McKenna & Family
November 16, 2019
Our family's thoughts are with all the McGrory family members as you say goodbye to Pat. We all have wonderful memories of neighborhood connections and work-related gatherings. She was a gracious and kind woman, and altough she will be missed, we trust her love will be a lasting presence in your lives.
Marika Krause
November 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Pat and Carol Coohey
November 13, 2019
Prayers and thoughts to all the family members . I remember hanging around at Carol Lampes' and always stopping at your house for trick or treat. What great memories you all have to have.
Bob Sabers
November 13, 2019
My condolences to the McGrory family. Mike, Matt and families, hope this finds you all well. Hope you all find solace in the great memories Im sure you all have of your mom. Bob Sabers
David Macomber
November 11, 2019
i was so sad to here of your Moms passing.
She and her family will be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Susan Caldwell
November 11, 2019
I remember being with the Macombers in Va when Pat was recuperating there. Her spirit, positive outlook, and her genuine caring of other stand out in my recollection of her. She was an amazing woman. My condolences to you as I know this must be a difficult time. Love Susan
Lisa Alexander
November 10, 2019
A wonderful woman whose legacy will be her children and grandchildren. No doubt she loved you all dearly. Her strength and kindness were evident in the way she lived her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. With love, The Alexanders (Lisa, Phil, Julia, John, and Elise).
Gerald "Jerry" Volk
November 10, 2019
I remember being invited to their home, for a democrat event, my late wife Mary thought a great deal of her. I did too!
November 10, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
Don & Dorothy Link
November 10, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Don worked with your Dad in Joslin, IL and we developed a great friendship while in the Quad Cities. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. Enjoy the memories.
Ruth Ann Hirtz
November 8, 2019
Ruth Ann Hirtz
November 8, 2019
Deepest sympathy to all of you. What a wonderfully kind, caring, faith filled lady. Our neighbor and friend on the east side and the west side of town. Always so kind to my Mom. Heartfelt thoughts and memories as we mourn the passing of another great Mom. Hugs, love, prayers, Ruth
Joanne Macomber
November 8, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Sue,Carol, Nancy , Michael, Mark, Matt , Jean and Julie and all of the grandchildren. Mrs MCGrory was a very dear and special lady and will be missed . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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