By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, December 11, 2022

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene, Mt. Erie, IL

     

    Monday, December 12, 2022

    10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene, Mt. Erie, IL

  • Service

    Monday, December 12, 2022

    11:00 am

    Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene, Mt. Erie, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Alberta McKinney, 101, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Helia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Olney, IL.

    Alberta was born June 11, 1921, in Wabash County, IL to John and Anna (Wright) Schwartz.  She married Virgil D. McKinney October 16, 1939, and he preceded her in death July 17, 2002.

    Alberta retired from Champion.  She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking.  She was a member of the Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and Mt. Erie Ruritan Club.

    Alberta is survived by two sons, Duane (Berdena) McKinney and Norman (Cheri) McKinney; and a daughter, Donna (Nile) Williams, all of Mt. Erie, IL; seven grandchildren Ken (Karen) McKinney, Lisa (Bruce) Johnson, Rusty (Deanna) McKinney, Tina (Bill) Stopher, Nick (Samantha) McKinney, Roy Stewart II, and Danielle Stewart; twelve great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

    Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Virgil, one sister Wilma Harris, and a daughter-in-law Delores McKinney.

    Visitation:  Sunday, December 11, 2022, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene near Mt. Erie, IL and Monday, December 12, 2022, 10:00 am to time of service at the church.

    Funeral Service:  Monday, December 12, 2022, 11:00 am, at Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene.

    Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery near West Salem, IL.

    Memorial may be given to Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home and the church.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Curtis Ingram / December 8, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    Sorry to hear of the passing of such a sweet lady.
    You have our sympathy
    Curtis and Dolores Ingram

  2. Jeannie and Walter Moore / December 9, 2022 at 9:46 am

    A beautiful light of love and compassion has entered the gates of Heaven, and into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. What a reunion there has been with all those that have gone on before her. Her love was unmistakable and she loved with all she had. She was the true meaning of discipleship, from Sunday School Teacher, Care Giver, Prayer Warrior, Wife, Friend, Sister, and Auntie to me and that’s just naming a few! She helped in opening my eyes to the world outside of all I ever knew. She helped in teaching me the value of working the earth and the beauty and flavor it would produce. She was a living and walking demonstration of the word of God in action. Thank you for being beautifully you and loving Walter and me all the way through. Until we see you on the other side we say farewell for now.
    Love,

    Jeannie and Walter Moore

  3. Janice ANNISS / December 9, 2022 at 11:42 am

    Our sympathy to Duane, Norman, Donna and families. Alberta was a really neat lady who was a good friend to me when I was her mail carrier at Mt. Erie. I really enjoyed getting to know her and her family, and I know she’ll be greatly missed.
    Love, Janice and Bob Anniss

  4. Pam Mason / December 9, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Our sympathy to the family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Ken you are in our thoughts and prayers. I never had the opportunity to meet her but know her grandson Ken (married to my sister Karen)
    and knew her son Duane and his wife. She will be greatly missed.

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