Stephen William McNally
Stephen William McNally age 51, of 2226 Hampshire St. in Quincy died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in his home surrounded by his wife and children. After a year long battle with pancreatitis, Steve had been diagnosed with liver cancer at the end of January. Steve was born October 27, 1959 in Keokuk, IA a son of Leo and Betty (Ewers) McNally. He married Mary Kay Drew on April 27, 1984 in the Church of St. Peter, and they celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2010.
Steve worked for Hy-Vee for 33 years, as a meat cutter and for the past 3 years had worked at Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits on Broadway. Throughout his life Steve enjoyed making people laugh and letting his wonderful sense of humor brighten the days of friends and strangers alike. More than anything, Steve lived his life for his family. Always up for any activity with his children, Steve was a big kid at heart.
Aside from spending time with his family, Steve enjoyed fishing with friends and working on projects around the home.
He was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk.
Steve was of the catholic faith and a member of the Church of St. Peter.
In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors also include his children:
Nate, Madeline, Noah, Molly and Nevin McNally all of Quincy; his sister, Janie Sartory and her husband Frank of Keokuk, IA; his mother-in-law, Virginia Drew of Quincy;
In-Laws, Barb McNally of Keokuk, IA; Kelly (Steve) Lammers, Matt (Melissa) Drew all of Quincy; Peg (Ken) Bono and Mike Drew all of Kansas City, KS; Kevin Drew of St. Louis, MO; Rita (Carl) Dirkes and Molly (John) Judge of MA; Kathleen Drew of Long Island, NY;
numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Dave McNally, Assistant Fire Chief of Keokuk, IA. His father-in law, John T. Drew and his brother-in law, Dennis Tapsak.
A memorial funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by the Rev, Roy Bauer and Msgr. Leo Enlow. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Steve has donated his body to medical science.
The Family requests that Masses may be given in Steve’s memory or Memorials may be made to the McNally Children’s Education Fund.
Mary,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sorry I could not be at the visitation, I was out of town.
It sounded like Steve was sent out of this world with an awesome celebration of the life he lived!
Steve was one of the nicest guys I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. My memories of Steve go back to the fish fry’s at St. Dominics many years ago. He always had a smile and a funny comment to share.
I would take the time to see if Steve was working when I went to Hy Vee. It was a selfish move on my part, because Steve always had a way of lifting my spirits.
Years later I ran into Steve at the store and it was like the time between our previous visit was only days instead of years. He still greeted me with a big smile and hand shake.
I think our next meeting will be the same, I only hope I can live my life as good as Steve’s so I can look forward to seeing that smile greet me at Heaven’s gate!
God Bless You and your family!
Janie, I was shocked to hear of Steve’s passing. He was one of the nicest guys in our class, always happy, never judgmental or mean. May you all find peace in your memories of the love you shared with Steve.
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Steve. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
During the Summer of 2008 I stopped in to Hy-Vee Wine and Spirts and was surprised to have Steve ask me if my mom was Gloria Harmon. I didn’t even recognize him since I hadn’t seen him since I was a child. My family had grew up across the street from Steve’s. We chatted, and I remember leaving the store being thankful I had run into him. He had mentioned my grandfather and what a great man he was, which I really appreciated, and we had chatted about our families. It was just a nice and friendly conversation that brought back great memories and made me happy to come from a small and friendly area of the country. I am deeply sorry to hear about Steve’s passing and I wish the best for his family and friends. I know this is a very difficult time and I can’t express enough how sorry I am. I hope my little memory of Steve will bring you a smile. He was a wonderful person and I am lucky to have “bumped” into him. May he rest in peace and be waiting for you on the other side.
Janie & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Brad & Rochelle Halstead
The first guy to walk up and shake my hand and bring me a beer when I moved on the block. Always had a smile, always willing to stop and say HI. What a great guy! We are so sorry for your loss.
Dear Mary and family:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I first met Steve in 1980 at Save U More foods. He always had a smile and was just fun to be around.
One of the last times I saw Steve he was wearing a Green Bay packer sweater vest. We talked about how he got it and being packer fans. The world has one less good guy but heaven has gained a really great husband, father and friend. Again our depest symapthy John and Patrick McGee
We will all miss Steve, he was such a laid back, fun loving, generous guy whose love for his family was so great, he would do anything for them as well as their friends, which include my children Lauren and Joel.I will always remember our working days together at Save U More and his smile.
I close my eyes and can see his smile…I listen in the dark and I hear is voice “Lynnan this is your pal Stephen McNally” I only knew him a brief time but it feels like a life time because that’s how he made you feel. He truly is a blessing and a gift I will treasure always. As each tears falls may you take comfort in the smiles that you left behind and the love of all the hearts you filled. May the Lord above keep you in His loving care. May He watch over and protect all those you love and bless them all with all life’s blessing. Rest in Peace my friend and To you his family. You were truly blessed and he is where he has worked so hard to be, so be happy for him because he’s journey and God’s work has just begun. Love to you all!!
Having worked with Steve at HyVee for two years he was a guy that could make you laugh and smile. He cared about all his customers and all his co-workers. Mary you are in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time.
I worked with Steve when you first moved to Quincy he will be missed by many. His laughter, sense of humor. His deep love for his family. I’m sorry for your loss.
I AM SOOOO SORRY FOR YOR LOSS.I DON’T KNO YOU/YOR FAMILY BUT I KNOW FIRST HAND THE STRUGGLES YOU WENT THRU AS I DID W/ MY HUSBAND THIS PAST YEAR ALSO..I ASK THE DEAR LORD TO COMFORT YOU AND KEEP YOU ALL IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS..IT’S NOT GUNNA BE EASY BUT WHAT KEEPS ME SMILING IS KNOWING JOHN IS W/ JESUS…GOD BLESS YA ALL.
Dear Mary & family,
Bob & I only recently learned that Steve was ill. You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Steve’s smile always made our day whenever we crossed paths.
Dear Mary and family,
We just learned on Saturday night that Steve was very ill again. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Had such fun with you when our kids were together at St. Dominics!
I got to know Stevie Mc through my son, Tom Anderson. He was a great guy and will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. My prayers are with you at this time.