Eugene “PaPa” McMeel, 97, of Johnsburg, left his heartbroken family on June 16, 2006 at his home. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Helen, nee Barry; loving father of Carole (Bro) Jonites, Barry (Fran), Michael (Roseanne), Jerry (Donna) and Lori (Wayne) Foresta; devoted PaPa of 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; fond brother of Mary Mullin of Cedar Rapids, IA. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 at St. Peter Church, 557 Lake St., Antioch, IL, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. and a Memorial Mass at All Saints-St. Anthony Church, 2800 S. Wallace, Chicago, on July 8, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a Garden Memorial, c/o Carole Jonites, 4308 N. Riverdale Dr., Johnsburg, IL 60050 in his memory. Arrangements by Strang Funeral Home of Antioch. Info 847-395-4000.
