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- Mary West McKinnon Schnell, 78, of Flora, IL died at 8:45 AM Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora.
She was born November 18, 1931 in Flora, IL to Manford & Fern (Rumley) West. She married Edward E. Schnell on May 20, 1961 in Flora. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1983.
She was employed at Flora International Shoe for 18 years, Roadmaster for 12 years, operated Pizza Palazzo, managed Thompson-Pettyjohn Self-Storage. Mary was a member of Flora Church of the Nazarene, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and she enjoyed quilting and crafts.
She is survived by 3 sons: Michael E. McKinnon & wife Judy of Oakbrook, Larry L. McKinnon, and Danny L. McKinnon of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Tammy Rodgers, Tara (Donald) Willoby, Brock (Jena) McKinnon; 4 great-grandchildren: Taylor Lynn, Colton Lup, Brook Lynn, Wesley James; brothers & sisters: Sarah Jones of Flora, David (Judy) West of Highland, Norma Quandt of Belleville, Ada Baker of Tennessee, James "Red Top" West & wife Mary of Flora; step-sister: Linda Sue Toetz & husband Richard of Glendale, AZ; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers (Roy, Harvey, Ronnie & Robert West), and 1 sister (Betty Pearl).
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday (December 28, 2009) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Alvord officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Flora Church of the Nazarene.
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