Mary Lou McGill, 91, of New Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12 PM at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, with Pastor Kel Penny officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Region 4 Area Agency on Aging, Caring Circle, Visiting Angels of Michigan City, or New Buffalo American Legion Post #169. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.
Mary was born on February 26, 1927, in Hudson, MI to Frank & Ilo (Quakenbush) Bowman. Born the fourth of seven children, Mary grew up in the countryside of Hudson. In order to attend and graduate from Hudson High School, Mary lived with the family of Grace Christian where she assisted with cooking and child care starting at age 13. After tending to the housework, she would go to Thorn Hospital where she worked as a nurse’s aide until 11 PM. On December 20, 1952, she married the love of her life, Bernard McGill, in Angola, IN. They were happily married for 60 years before his passing in 2012.
In 1969, Mary and Bernard moved to New Buffalo. Together they enjoyed taking one month out of the year to go camping with their family. She also liked to play euchre & gin rummy, crochet & knitting, and cooking for her family & friends. Mary had an incredible sweet tooth; she loved eating anything and everything sweet and sugary. She was also a proud member of the Rolling Prairie VFW and the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169. Mary was a kind and generous person with a heart of gold, she will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Mary is survived by her children, Phil Goodrich of Sebastian, FL, Dennis McGill of Sebree, KY, Joseph McGill of New Buffalo, and Linda McGill Staples of New Buffalo; grandchildren, Kimberly (Joe) Roney, Chad Kennedy, Jason (Leah) Goodrich, Matt (Ann) Goodrich, and Talia (Chris) Edwards; great-grandchildren, Joseph & Abigail Edwards and Nathan & Zoe Goodrich; and siblings, Beverly (Floyd) Allion, Franklin and James Bowman.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ilo; husband, Bernard; and siblings, Dorothy Boise, Betty Beach, and Onalee Mills.