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William McCratic Obituary

MARION - William "Bill" McCratic, 62, of Marion, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:14 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Bill was born July 10, 1946, in Chicago, to Edward and Jacqueline (Schon) McCratic.

He married Gail (Padderud) Drewes on Dec. 17, 1993, in Arlington Heights.

Mr. McCratic was a Vietnam Navy veteran, who served on the USS Bryce Canyon.

Once honorably discharged from the Navy, he began a 30-year career with the Arlington Heights Police Department as a patrolman. He retired and moved to Southern Illinois, where he began working as an armed security guard for General Dynamics.

He was a member of the Marion VFW, American Legion and Eagles Club. He enjoyed spending time with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Gail McCratic of Marion; mother, Jacqueline McCratic of Peoria, Ariz.; godmother and aunt, Lorraine Blakely and husband, Robert, of Georgetown, Texas; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Christine McCratic of Cary, Kevin McCratic of McHenry, David Drewes of Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada, and Timothy Drewes of Irvine, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Matthew Hanus of Cary; three grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Debbie McCratic of Powder Springs, Ga., Timothy and Lisa McCratic of Georgia and Scott McCratic of Texas; sisters and brother-in-law, Sally Jo and Donald Walker of Peoria, Ariz., Darlene and Alexander Porteus of Evanston, Pamela and David VanHeuklom of Wisconsin and Melody McCratic; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and dear friends, Larry and Pamela Largent of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A private graveside service will be in Rose Hill Cemetery on Thursday, July 24, 2008, with military rites by the Marion VFW, American Legion Post and National Guard Unit.

Graveside services are being provided by Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Memorials are suggested to the VFW Ritual Team and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St., Marion, IL 62959.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William McCratic

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Sally Ward

July 27, 2008

I had the opportunity to work with Bill for several years at the Arlington Heights P.D. before he retired. His wit and sense of humor made the workday more entertaining.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Allan & Mauri Norman

July 24, 2008

Gail, our heart goes out to you. Everyone who knew Bill will miss his humor and "fly-over country" smarts. His love of country and willingness to help others will also be remembered, as well as our fun political discussions. We salute Bill McCratic; thank you for being our friend. Our deepest sympathies to Gail, his children, and the rest of the family.

Bill, you will always be in our hearts and minds

July 24, 2008

Emily Nicks Dr. Muniz nurse

July 22, 2008

Bill always had a joke to tell us when he came into the office and if you were having a bad day he would make it brighter by the time he left that's for sure. We will all miss you very much and keep Gail in our thoughts and prayers.

Shark Second Brigade M/C

July 21, 2008

Gail, I am so sorry to hear about bill. i cared for him greatly as you know. everyone i have spoke to in my chapter of Second Brigade M/C send their deepest sympathy. We love you very much sweetie and will miss him greatly. With love, SHARK (jamie)

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