Robert K. McGee
M, (1915 - 1981)
| Father | John C. McGee (1885 - 1969) |
| Mother | Zita Kennedy McGee (1888 - 1925) |
| Birth* | 17 Sep 1915 | Illinois (IL), United States (US)1,2 |
| Marriage* | 18 Nov 1939 | Saint Mary's, Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois (IL), United States (US); Bride=Marion Mae Behringer McGee1 |
| (best man) Marriage | 12 Jun 1948 | Saint Thomas', Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Groom=Donald Eugene Behringer, Bride=Patricia Rose Beck Behringer1 |
| Death* | 18 Nov 1981 | Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois (IL), United States (US)1 |
| Note* | 20 Nov 1981 | obituary: Peoria (Illinois) Journal Star, Friday 20 November 1981/s.B/p.9/c.1/Robert McGee3 |
| Burial* | 21 Nov 1981 | Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois (IL), United States (US)1 |
| Biography* | Robert Kennedy McGee, 1915-1981: In 1910, Robert's parents, married less than a year, were renting at 1014 Tappan St in the 2nd ward of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. His father John was working as an aligner at the typewriter factory. In 1920, the family was renting at 710 Madison Street in the 1st ward. His father was still working at the typewriter factory in the drafting room. Robert was the second of four children and the second of three sons. The mother Zita died in 1925 when the youngest child, a daughter Genevieve was two-years old. In 1930, Robert and his sister were living with their maternal grandparents, A. D. and Katherin Kennedy, at 217 Jefferson in Woodstock. Robert married Marion Behringer late in 1939, a year in which he had found work for only 38-weeks. In 1940 they were renting at 420 Pine Steet, a half-dulpex, for $25/month. The owner occupied the other apartment. Robert went to work for the TP&W Railroad (Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad) circa 1972. Then he enlisted in the U.S.Army during World War II on 27 June 1945 and was discharged on 23 July 1946. After his military service, Robert returned to the railroad where he worked as general freight manager until retiring in 1972. Robert K. McGee, 66, of 200 Carlson Ave, Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois, formerly of 204 Rogers Road, Marquette Heights, died on a Wednesday at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He had been admitted on 12 November. Robert was survived by one daughter, one grandson, and his sister, Miss Genevieve McGee of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother. The funeral was held on Saturday from Sacre Coeur church in Creve Couer with the Rev. Lawrence Morrissey officiating. Preston Hanley Funeral Home of Creve Couer was in charge. |
| Last Edited | 6 Jan 2022 |
Patricia Rose Beck Behringer
F, (1924 - 2017)
Beck, Patricia Behringer
1924-2017
1924-2017
| Adoptive father | Rudolph Nelson Beck (1893 - 1960) |
| Adoptive mother | Agnes Martha Parks Beck (1898 - 1931) |
| Name Variation | Patricia Parks | |
| Birth* | 24 Dec 1924 | Loveland, Colorado (CO), United States (US)1 |
| Marriage* | 12 Jun 1948 | Saint Thomas', Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Groom=Donald Eugene Behringer, best man=Robert K. McGee, bridesmaid=Jeanette Grace Behringer2 |
| Married Name | 12 Jun 1948 | Behringer [Beck] |
| Death* | 24 Jan 2017 | Decatur, Macon, Illinois (IL), United States (US)1 |
| Burial* | Jan 2017 | Graceland cemetery, Decatur, Macon, Illinois (IL), United States (US)1 |
| Biography* | Patricia Rose Beck Behringer, 1924-2017: Patricia was born in Colorado, not as a Beck, but as a Parks. In 1930, she and an older sister were living as Patricia and Nadean Parks with Rudolph Beck and Agnes (nee Parks) Beck in Kenosha, Wisconsin and listed as nieces. The following year, Agnes died and the girls were again listed as neices named Parks in the obit. It seems likely that the father of the girls was a brother of Agnes, We know that Agnes had a brother named Arthur Parks but do not know if there were other brothers. Another possibilty is that Rudolph had two sisters. It is unknown if either of them married a Parks. By 1940 the girls were listed with the surname Beck as daughters of the widower Rudolph Beck. Rudolph Beck was a first generation Danish-American born in Kenosha. He built their house at 6821 26th Strret in Kenosha and lived there from his 1925 marriage to Agnes Parks until his death in 1960. He never remarried. Rudolph, a veteran of World War I, worked at the American Brass Company in Kenosha for 42-years and was a member of Saint Matthew's Episcopal church. Agnes Parks was born in Joliett, Illinois and graduated from Illinois Normal School in 1917. She then taught in Chatsworth and Bement, Illnois until circa 1922 when Agnes moved to Kenosha where she taught until her death in 1931. Agnes was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Patricia grew up in the 26th Street house and graduated from the Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha in 1943. In 1948, she married Donald E. Behringer at Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Kenosha. Patricia's sister Nadean was maid of honor. Throughout their 40 years together, they moved many times with Donald’s NCR career, making their final move to Decatur in 1972. Patricia volunteered at Catholic Charities, Good Samaritan Inn, and Project Read. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, a well-made Brandy Manhattan, and her World Champion Chicago Cubs. Patricia Rose Behringer, 92, died on a Tuesday at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She attended by her friend and physician Dr. Dhirendra Patel. Patricia was survived by four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, and three infants: Susan, James, and Paul. The funeral was held Saturday at Saint Thomas Cathoilc church in Decatur. In lieu of flowers donaations were suggested to Catholic Charities or Saint Thomas Church. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur was in charge. |
| Last Edited | 31 Dec 2021 |
Citations
- [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S326] Family Group Sheets, received 13 August 1993 Kathleen Schreiber, 1906 Fairburn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025.