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William Russell McMullen
Service Date:October 25th, 2011

William R. “Bill” McMullen Minonk- William R. “Bill” McMullen, 80, of Minonk, IL formerly of Elmhurst, IL passed away at 8:50 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his residence in Minonk. He was born on June 30, 1931 in Hume, IL a son of Leonard C. and Frances V. Wright McMullen. He married Nina Mae “Peggy” Emrick on February 2, 1952 in Hume, IL. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Tina Lynn (David) McMullen Rappuhn of Lake Villa, IL; Mari Ann (C.J.) McMullen Hinrichsen of Minonk, IL; Kathi Jo McMullen of Minonk, IL; two sons, Russell Alan McMullen of Minonk, IL; Jon Leonard McMullen of Bloomington, IL; twelve grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl McMullen. An Army veteran, Bill served his country during the Korean War. Bill had worked as a comptroller for Mercy Hospital Chicago Province. He attended First Baptist Church in Minonk. He was active with the Kiwanis Club and Jaycees in Elmhurst. He was also a longtime active member of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk. Rev. Richard Olson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at the Young America Cemetery in Hume, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to OSF Hospice 211 Landmark Drive Normal, Illinois 61761. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Tara Shannon

    Dear Peggy & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We feel blessed to have known Bill. What a wonderful, kind, gentle man. He will be missed. God's Blessings Brian and Tara Shannon

  • From:  Julie Kenney & Family

    Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time. May God give you strength and peace over the days and weeks to come. May the wonderful memories you all share bring smiles and tears. May the blessed assurance that Bill is no longer suffering but is in the loving presence of our Lord inspire you to continue to live for Him knowing one day you will be reunited. God Bless You!

  • From:  Sue Hinrichsen

    Bill left behind a wonderful family and friends. May all the happy memories his wife, childrena and grandchildren have of him help them through this difficult time.

  • From:  Dorothy&Walter Quick, Jr.

    Dear Peggy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill and I were childhood friends. We were in the same class during our 12 years at Hume School and attended the same church. I have many fond memories of those years. May God Bless, Dorothy & Walter Quick, Jr.

  • From:  Mark Hinrichsen

    Peg, Mari, CJ & Family, My heartfelt condolences to you with the passing of this wonderful man. Bill was such a wonderful and caring man to his family and friends. I know he has left wonderful memories and has touched the lives of so many people. Rest in Peace

  • From:  Alan Harlacher

    Dear Peggy & Family: Our thoughts and prayers have been with Bill, you & your family throughout the time Bill was diagnosed. Now they continue even more so with a heavy heart, and yet praising God for taking Bill home before he had to suffer more. He is with our Lord now, in a perfect, new, pain free body, celebrating. I know my dad was there to welcome him and give him the tour. God bless all off your family during this time of grief, as you miss this great man.

  • From:  Scott Lamprecht

    Dear Peggy and Family, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of transition. Bill led an exemplary life of service and commitment and I would hope that the recognition of a life well lived will help bridge the void that Bill's passing leaves. I wish I could be there to help celebrate his life and call to glory. Sincerely, Scott

  • From:  Sue Goodwin

    Mrs. McMullen, Kathi and family, I am very sorry to hear about Mr. McMullen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Bless you and your family....Sincerely, Sue Goodwin

  • From:  Sr, Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM

    I had the opportunity to work with Bill a number of times. He was a wonderful man and most helpful to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Bill rest in God's loving embrace. Sr. Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM

  • From:  Sr. Kathleen McClelland, RSM

    Dear Peg and Family, The world has lost a fine man. He was one of the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure to be with. How you will miss him! Yet, we believe that life has not ended but has changed and that he is happy and we will all be reunited in the end. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I regret being unable to travel to the wake and service.

  • From:  Shirley Richey Blome

    Peggy, my deepest sympathy on your loss. I remember Bill as well as his brother and parents so well. God bless you and your family at this time.

  • From: Jodi Cottrell
    Location:Okinawa

    I just talked to Mom today and she told me about Uncle Bill. I am so sorry to hear this! He was a great guy and will truly be missed by everyone!