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Helen E. McGinnis

Helen E. McGinnis, 93, of Minier, IL passed away 9:45 AM August 8, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Clinton, IL.

 

Private family burial at Orendorff Cemetery, Hopedale, IL will be at a later date.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.

 

Helen was born September 10, 1931 in Delavan, IL the daughter of William and Edna (Cremeens) McCoy. She married Don McGinnis September 21, 1948 in Pekin, IL.  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