WASHINGTON…Lindell R. McGinnis, 65, of Washington, passed away at 7:58 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
Lindell was born on March 20, 1944 in Massac County, Illinois to Clarence and Orphia Howard McGinnis. He married Vera Helm on November 30, 1963 in Massac County. Vera survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Barbara (Paul) Fiedler of Roodhouse, IL; one son, Ken (LeeAnn) McGinnis of Bloomington; one brother, Howard (Thelma) McGinnis of Canton and four loving grandchildren, Jake, Cassie, Scott and Sadie.
Lindell had worked for more than 20 years as a machinist for E.M. Smith in Peoria then later for B. F. Goodrich in Henry.
Lindell enjoyed life, especially time with his grandkids and other family members, as well as fishing and hunting. He shot his first wild turkey in just the last few years.
Funeral services for Lindell will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Balthis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, south of Washington. Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon Saturday until time of service.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.