Obituaries: McDonnald, McKeon

Ramona McCrary-McDonaldRamona McDonnald

Ramona McCrary-McDonnald, 62, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Dec. 21 at Aperion Care in Bloomington.

Her visitation memorial will be from 12 p.m. noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.

Ramona was born on May 11, 1953 in Bloomington, a daughter to Joseph and Carol Davis McCrary.

Surviving are her children, Lisa (Huey) Robinson of Homer, Jason (Michelle) McDonnald; grandchildren, Randon Robinson, Samantha Wimmer, Maxx Lawrence, Savannah Gray, Parker Robinson, Carson Robinson and Cadi Robinson; siblings, Janet (Jack) Chapman, Joe (Diane) McCrary, both of Bloomington Robert Mullins of St. Cloud, Fla., Michael McCrary; Sue Fuller of Moline and Beth Murphy of Oak Lawn and several aunts, uncles and cousins surviving.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Katrena Lawrence.

Online condolences and memories of Ramona may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

Connie McKeonConnie McKeon

Connie Marie McKeon, 78, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:54 a.m. on Dec. 21 at her residence.

Her Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington with Msgr. Doug Hennessy and Rev. R. Anthony Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass on Tuesday at the church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

A private family interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Merna. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church or Advocate Hospice.

Connie was born on Aug. 30, 1937 in Bloomington, a daughter of John M. and Marie Delaney Bell. She married Rodger A. McKeon on May 18, 1957 in Bloomington.

Surviving is her husband, Rodger McKeon of Bloomington; her children, Ron (Joyce) McKeon of Ellsworth, Rog McKeon of Spokane, WA and Jan McKeon of Bloomington; and grandchildren, Logan, Nathan and Emma McKeon, all of Ellsworth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James R. Bell; and a granddaughter, Gabrielle Marie McKeon.

Connie graduated from Holy Trinity High School. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she was a past president of the Alter and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the American Business Women’s Association.

She worked at the McLean County Courthouse and Beck Memorial Home for several years.

Connie enjoyed many luncheons with lovely friends and was a wonderful caregiver for many.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be deeply missed.

Online condolences and memories of Connie may be left for the family or to view her full obituary, please go to kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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