Alice C. Mcallister

Alice McAllister passed away peacefully July 3, 2020 at the age of 90.

Alice was born September 13, 1929, in Breese, IL to Harry and Agnes (nee Niebur) Venhaus.  Along with her parents, her husband Garneau “Mac” McAllister, of 51 years preceded her death, as well as, her brother Norbert Venhaus and sisters, Rita Stratmann and Jane Schulte.

Alice and Mac moved from Breese to Lebanon, IL in 1955.  They raised their family, providing a fun and loving home for their four children; Marnell (Michael) Moore, Manhattan Beach, CA, Randy (Reata) McAllister, Troy, IL, Peggy (Dave) Clem, Blackhawk, CO, and Paul (Tammi) McAllister, Troy, IL.  Alice moved to Meridian Village Assisted Living in Glen Carbon, IL in 2014.

Alice’s passion was sewing and crocheting, and it showed in the beautiful clothing and afghan’s she made for the family.  She also kept busy by canning all the vegetables raised in Mac’s bountiful garden and cooking what was brought home from fishing and hunting trips.  She enjoyed family outings at the Breese clubhouse and boating on the Mississippi River.

Later in life, Alice dedicated herself to volunteering at St. Joseph’s Church in Lebanon, walking indoors with her friends at McKendree University, and attending dances in surrounding towns with her girlfriends.

In addition to her four children, Alice is survived by her grandchildren, Erin (Ben) Starr, Caitlin (Dillon) Sandoval, Michael Moore, Lauren (Brian) Lewis, Kyle McAllister, Brandon (Kelly) Clem, Travis (Erin) Clem, Chally Clem, Dylan Clem, Morgan McAllister and Mason McAllister; great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daisy and Alice Starr, Hunter and Zoe Sandoval, and Harper Clem.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Visitation:  Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 9:00 am to 9:45 am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 10:00 am, St. Joseph Church, Lebanon, IL.

** Due to Covid-19 restrictions, those attending Mass will need to wear a mask.**

Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, Lebanon, IL

Clergy:  Msgr. James Margason, Pastor

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.