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Mr. Arthur R. Mcpartlin

March 10, 1924 — August 10, 2014

Arthur R. McPartlin
A tender hearted Irishman has been called to his heavenly home. He greeted his family in the morning with "It's great to be alive" but his body was just worn out from living "the good life" and was called to eternal rest on Sunday, August 10th, 2014. Art was a true family man and nothing gave him greater pleasure than celebrating the many special occasions and activities of his large and growing family of 77 immediate members. He loved apple pie, homemade bread, and making chocolates with his family at Christmas. He knew a person's life story within minutes of meeting them simply because he was interested. He and Jean traveled to all 50 states, Europe and Ireland. They loved to dance but their greatest love was camping throughout the country in their motor home.
Art was born in Joliet, IL on March 10, 1924. He married H. Jean Garrett on Father's Day June 17, 1945. He graduated from Joliet Township High School, the class of 1943. On the day after graduation in June of 1943 he enlisted in the Navy and shipped out with most of the men in his graduating class to serve in World War II. He graduated from Joliet Junior College and began his career as a salesman of fine printing paper. He was an active member of St Jude Catholic Church, New Lenox. He held many positions in Scout Pack 32 (Ingalls Park Methodist Church) including Webelo's Den Leader for 17 years. A member of American Legion Post 1977, New Lenox, IL and a founding member of the Cherry Hill Homeowners Association. At one time was called the unofficial Mayor of Cherry Hill.
He is the father of 2 daughters Penny (Dave) Newkirk of St. Charles, IL and Tina McPartlin (Zimm) of Joliet, IL and 5 sons Kenneth (Julie) of Lake George, New York, Dennis (Marlene) of New Lenox, IL, Brian (Kathy) of Niantic, Connecticut, Tim (Amie) of Willow Springs, IL and Tom (Dean) of Oakdale, Minnesota.
He was "Grandpa Mac" to Richard McPartlin, Happy (Brad) Nacht, Bradley (Cara) Newkirk, Randal (Amy) Newkirk, Craig (Lana) McPartlin, Todd (Isabel) McPartlin, Alicia (Greg) Gonda, Amber (Nick) Meyer, Marissa (Rogelio) Alvarado, Chelsea McPartlin, Kim (Dylan) Carr, Richard Boisclair, Andrew (Natasha) McPartlin, Tracey (Rich) Zaleski, Ian (Christine) McPartlin, Matthew (Jamie) McPartlin and Daniel (Sue) McPartlin. He was called "GG" by 27 great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Ruth "Peg" Shelvock and one brother-in-law Floyd K. Garrett, plus many family member and friends who called him "Rosie".
Welcomed into the gates of heaven by his parents Arthur and Edith McPartlin, father and mother-in laws Floyd B. and Helen Garrett, two brothers Leland and Brian, sister Shelia Pearce, sister-in laws Nina Garrett, Evelyn Girot and Gloria McPartlin, brother-in-laws Theodore "Bud" Shelvock, Herbert Pearce and Russell Girot and three nephews, Ralph Girot, and Raymond and Jack Pearce.
The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2-7 PM. Funeral service Monday, August 18, 2014 with chapel prayers at 10:00 AM to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL 60451 for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Donations to St Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, IL , American Heart Association or the Alzheimer Association appreciated. Info www.kurtzmemorialchaplel.com or 815-485-3200.

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

2:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 East Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Mass of Christian Burial

Monday, August 18, 2014

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

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Interment

Monday, August 18, 2014

Starts at 2:30 pm (Central time)

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

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