Nancy McKillen Obituary (1935

Nancy McKillen, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Waukegan on Friday, November 27. She was born in Galesburg, Illinois on September 17, 1935, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Woolsey) Bruce. She graduated from Hampshire High School and attended Northern Illinois University, and eventually completed her degree in education at Carthage College some 30 years later after raising her family. Nancy taught at Mother of God grade school in Waukegan and its successor, Lake Shore Catholic Academy, for over 35 years. She loved children of all ages and was proud to have taught many different grades during her career, as well as music and physical education. During the 1970's and 80's she also owned and managed Barro's Pizza on Grand Avenue in Waukegan. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, babysitting grandkids, crossword puzzles, and watching the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls. She will especially be remembered for her humor, love of life, and kindness toward others. Nancy is survived by her brothers, Bob Bruce and wife Virginia of Phoenix, Arizona, James Bruce and wife Judy of Cave Creek, Arizona; her three children, Patrick McKillen and his wife Diane of Tower Lakes, Illinois, Beth McKillen and her husband Nathan Godfried of Orono, Maine, and Mike McKillen of Waukegan, Illinois; her five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Dorothy Bruce. A Memorial Mass will be held at: St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL at 10am Saturday December 5, followed by a reception at the St. Dismas Parish hall.