Bruce N. McDonough

Bruce N. McDonough, 67, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm, Monday, January 27, 2025 at his residence. 

 
He was born to the late Lawrence and Shirley (nee Seymour) McDonough on March 23, 1957 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.


Bruce had worked for the Department of Corrections in Chester, Florida and Maine. He also worked for Falcon Foam in Perryville and was an over the road truck driver for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation.


He had many interests. Bruce loved woodworking, trapping, fishing, cooking and spending time with his family.


Survivors:

   1 Daughter:

        Natasha Kincaid (Ryan Hicks) Ellis Grove, IL

   1 Brother:

        Larry (Anita) McDonough Ellis Grove, IL

   1 Sister:

        Donna Schroeder Ellis Grove, IL

   4 Grandchildren:

        Loegan (Robbie) Anderson Chester, IL

        Makinzie (Zachary) Martin Chester, IL

        Dylian Griffith Carbondale, IL

        Alyssia Griffith (Fiance: Jaron Berner) Waterloo, IL

   6 Great Grandchildren:

        Arabelle & Eloise Anderson, Sebastian & Reyna Martin, Alexis Berner and Rosalie Griffith

   Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

   Many Caretakers that he had during the last 4 years of his illness

 
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Grandparents – Ralph & Margaret Seymour and Harry & Sarah McDonough and 1 Brother-in-law – Scott Schroeder

 
It was Bruce’s wish to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date.