Fairview – Gerald J. McMahon, 98, of Fairview passed away at 3:18 am Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit in Canton. He was born on April 8, 1918 in London Mills, Illinois to Otis and Burbie (Vice) McMahon. Gerald married Helen B. Beckman on December 24, 1944 in Lewistown, Indiana. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2016. Also preceding him in death were his parents, six brothers; Eugene, Robert, Dick, Bernard, Don and Tom and a sister Dorothy McMahon. Surviving is his brother Harold McMahon of Kewanee, four sister-in-law’s; Juanita McMahon, Madine McMahon, Pat Riggs McMahon and Joyce McMahon, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Gerald farmed until he was 85, worked at the elevator in Fairview, Mormon Feed Company, Chicago Motor Company, and Johnson Motor Company and was the Fire Chief in Fairview for 28 years (1983-2011). He also was a member of Fairview Reformed Church, Shriners International, Morning Star Lodge #734 in Canton, 50 year member of Fairview Eastern Star, representative for Illinois Poland China Association, member of Illinois Angus Association, Past President Lamoine Valley Angus Association, American Angus Association of Illinois, and Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, December 17 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Mike Huson will officiate. Memorials can be made to Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit 2nd East. Burial of ashes will be at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson, IN at a later date.
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