Obituaries

Ross K. MacNeill, 11, March 8, 2001-May 13, 2013

Visitation for Ross Kenneth MacNeill of Wheaton will be Thursday, May 16 at Gary United Memorial Church in Wheaton.

Obituary courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home:

Ross Kenneth MacNeill, age 11, left with Jesus at 11:54 p.m., Monday, May 13th, 2013. He was in his home, with his family by his side. He had a courageous 4-year battle with brain cancer.

He was born March 8, 2002. He is the son of Ross and Kim MacNeill, and the brother of Rachel. He is also survived by his beloved Grandparents, Marion MacNeill, "Nanny", of Denver, CO, and Don, "PawPaw", and Evelyn, "Momo", Magruder of Des Peres, MO, Aunt Dee Magruder, Ballwin, MO, Uncle Kyle Magruder, Ft. Worth, Tx, Uncle Blair MacNeill, Denver, CO, and Aunt Barb, Uncle Tony, and cousins Robert and Catherine Kesman, Lake Forest, IL.

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He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Morley Kenneth "Poppy" MacNeill.

Ross was a student at Longfellow Elementary School, Wheaton, where he attended until March. He was a very proud hockey Squirt of the Admirals hockey club at Center Ice, Glen Ellyn. He began playing hockey at 5 yrs. old, and skated his final game in February, 2013.

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Ross' life was defined by his motto, "Life Is Good." He walked his faith each day demonstrating joy, courage, compassion, and loyalty. He was surrounded by amazing friends and family who loved him deeply.

He now returns to a heaven of perfection and peace, which he earned and deserves.

Visitation will be held at Gary United Memorial Church from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16th. Services will be held at Gary on Friday, May 17th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by an interment service at Wheaton Cemetery.

Honoring gifts may be directed to "Friends of Ross K. MacNeill" which contributes to funding Pediatric Brain Tumor research, to journeycare hospice, and to Ross' favorite charities including the homeless. Please send such to Gary United Memorial Church, attention: Friends of Ross K. MacNeill, 224 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL, 60187.


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