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John A McElhaney
April 26, 1932 ~ August 17, 2016 (age 84) 84 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Jenny Zolman
September 4, 2016 8:59 AM
So sorry to learn of John's passing. I think I can only remember John with a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Jenny
Love, Jenny
Message from Linda Patterson
August 23, 2016 3:53 AM
Carla & Linnah:
Thoughts of Mr. McElhaney will always make us smile. Such kindness. I remember his commitment to our youth group from church as a kid. How many times he took us to the top of the hill to sled ride down and there was always a warm fire to keep us from freezing...along with a hug from Mr. McElhaney. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Thoughts of Mr. McElhaney will always make us smile. Such kindness. I remember his commitment to our youth group from church as a kid. How many times he took us to the top of the hill to sled ride down and there was always a warm fire to keep us from freezing...along with a hug from Mr. McElhaney. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Message from Roger and Carol McMillen Family
August 21, 2016 8:33 PM
You all have our deepest sympathy. John was a great man who gave his all for friends and family. We will always remember all the time he gave to the high school kids in the area. My you rest in peace Johnny Mac!
Message from Peggy and John Milliken
August 20, 2016 4:08 PM
There is a lot of Joy in heaven right now! Johnny Mac will be missed here in our little community..There will be void that will never be filled...Our most heartfelt sympathy to Martha, Linnah, Carla and families..God be with you during these very difficult days.
Message from Lorri Phillips
August 20, 2016 12:52 PM
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family. He was so fun to be around...loved his humor!
Love, from John, Lorri Phillips family.
Love, from John, Lorri Phillips family.
Message from Terri Glass
August 19, 2016 9:57 PM
John (Trouble as he was known to us @ Yaggi Cheese House) was one of the most cheerful person you would ever meet. Always had a smile. Always friendly. Always proud of his family. Always buying cheese for everyone's birthday. He will be missed more than his family knows. RIP Trouble.
Message from Ron and Judy Kelly
August 19, 2016 1:45 PM
Linnah, Tom, and families
Will miss Mr. McElhaney dearly! Every time we kept our scorebooks together I so looked forward to seeing him and all of your family. He was ready with his smile and orneriness. He and your family are so very special. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Judy and Ron Kelly
Will miss Mr. McElhaney dearly! Every time we kept our scorebooks together I so looked forward to seeing him and all of your family. He was ready with his smile and orneriness. He and your family are so very special. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Judy and Ron Kelly
Message from Vicki Taylor Barcus
August 18, 2016 9:37 PM
Martha, I was deeply saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. I have so many memories of him. What a great man he was! He was always so kind to everyone, and everyone loved him. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. You are in my thoughts and prayers. To Linnah and Carla, your Dad was one of a kind!! Just talking to him would bring a smile to your face! I know the pain of losing a wonderful Dad. My heart aches for you both. How blessed you both were to have had such a wonderful man as your Dad, and I know your life will never be the same without him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love to you all from the Taylor family - Vicki, Debbie, and Evie.
Message from Mike and Kathy (McElhaney) Worely
August 18, 2016 7:43 PM
Uncle John, thank you for always bringing a smile to my face and making me laugh. You were so very special, and I will cherish our memories always. All my love to our family.
Message from Jill Roth
August 18, 2016 7:34 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with John many years ago at the Corps. He was such a great man and I have thought of his sweet personality many times throughout the years.
Message from Rick Koch
August 18, 2016 5:38 PM
Sorry for your lost will miss seeing him at Lowe's
Message from Joseph Gagne
August 18, 2016 2:59 PM
PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent by Joel, Carole, Jennifer .
Carla Birney, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences Joel, Carole, Jennifer & Amanda from Allerton Hill Consulting
Message from Patsy Brown
August 18, 2016 11:29 AM
My deepest sympathies to Martha, Linnah, Carla, and Family. I have wonderful childhood memories of you all and I will never forget the times our family spent together. I loved learning how to bail hay, feeding the cows, but couldn't retrieve the chicken's eggs! I loved John's sense of humor and I'm sure he got a little of that, from Ada.
I know I will still look for him at Freeport UMC, because I always did, as soon as I walked through the door. I couldn't wait for him to tease me, and my children looked forward to it too.
Love and Prayers to all,
Patsy, Dean, Megan, & Nathan Brown
I know I will still look for him at Freeport UMC, because I always did, as soon as I walked through the door. I couldn't wait for him to tease me, and my children looked forward to it too.
Love and Prayers to all,
Patsy, Dean, Megan, & Nathan Brown
Message from Scott Anderson
August 18, 2016 10:31 AM
SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Scott Anderson.
Condolences from Scott, Cindy, and the Anderson triplets. John was a very special man, who we will always remember. Love and peace to the family from all of us.
Message from Karen Horzepa
August 18, 2016 9:26 AM
SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Karen Horzepa.
Martha, Linnah, Carla and families, John was truly one of a kind and always so well loved. A real treasure for this family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of him are very special. The Campbell family Karen and Larry Horzepa Larry and Marylou and children
Message from Ann Thompson
August 18, 2016 7:50 AM
We will miss you Johnny Mac. I can't find the words to express my deepest symapthy to Martha and family.
Message from Heather Thompson
August 18, 2016 6:02 AM
I can't even put into words what he meant to me. Every time I came home on leave, I would come up to visit and tell him of my adventures of whatever country I was living in and my military adventures and have many cups of coffee and share memories of growing up. He was such a great man and I will never forget the "dam man" and all the many laughs and cups of coffee's we shared.
Message from Norma
August 18, 2016 12:44 AM
A Great Man has left us Way to soon.. I want to send Love and Hugs to Johnny Mac's Family. Great memories with Johnny and His Family..I will always Miss our time together You-Martha and myself at the Raider..Always LAUGHTER AND SMILES. RIP My Dear Friend..Till we meet agian..
Message from Ethel Ourant Jones
August 17, 2016 11:04 PM
Deepest sympathies to Martha & the family. John was a wonderful person, always so kind. Prayers to you. RIP John, you will be missed.
Message from Vonda Tharp Hamilton
August 17, 2016 10:50 PM
RIP Johnny Mac. A lot of good times in sports and band. My condolences and sympathy to the family. He was a good guy!
Message from Kendra Mcclelland Betts
August 17, 2016 10:39 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.
Message from Kerri (Heddleston) Cope
August 17, 2016 10:32 PM
Every athlete of Lakekand looked forward to Johny Mac's pointed finger and ornery grin.... He was such a great man loved by many! Condolences to his family and the entire community.
Message from JoDee Snyder Myers
August 17, 2016 10:31 PM
So sorry for your loss. John and his wife have been long time friends of Dick and Jody Snyder. Thru the years with coming to the Scio Auction 4-h to sports to lately talking at the eye Dr. All the time. Dick and Jodys health are so that they must send their sympathy. I'm writing this for them. JoDee Snyder Myers
Message from Jeremy Huff
August 17, 2016 9:53 PM
So sorry to hear. He was a great man!
Message from Paul, Bonnie Ferguson- Howell & Family
August 17, 2016 9:40 PM
Our deepest sympathies and prayers for you at this time. God bless.
Message from MJ Conley
August 17, 2016 9:38 PM
So sad to hear this. I saw him often where I work and he was just such a nice man. Wishing comfort and strength to his family.
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