Wanda Jean McKinney
April 4, 1931 - September 24, 2015
Wanda Jean McKinney (nee Burke) Age 84, of Essex, IL, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home. Born April 4, 1931 Madison, IL to the late William Edgar and Freida Marie (nee Tindel) Burke. Wanda married J.C. McKinney on April 4, 1947 in Chicago, IL. She enjoyed her flower garden and singing, but her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family. Surviving are children, James (Roseanne) McKinney of Orland Hills, IL, Linda Schroll of Essex, and Anita (Bill) Andrews of Essex; six grandchildren, John Radatz, Merry (Curtis) Coulter, Sherry (Ron) Ascost, Jennifer McKinney, Laura McKinney, and Katherine McKinney; four great-grandchildren, Dena, Andrew, Joey, and Leo; one brother, Harry Dewayne (Patricia) Burke of Ada, OK; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, J.C. on December 3, 2014. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Rev. Steven Lange will officiate. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For more information and to visit her online guestbook please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Wanda Jean McKinney (nee Burke) Age 84, of Essex, IL, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home. Born April 4, 1931 Madison, IL to the late William Edgar and Freida Marie (nee Tindel) Burke. Wanda married J.C. McKinney on April... View Obituary & Service Information