Helen Irene McKechan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Irene McKechan of Gillespie, Illinois, born in Benld, Illinois, who passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sylvester Koschak and Julia Onesky Koschak; her husband John B. McKechan; her daughter Elizabeth McKechan; her great grandchild Adam Samuel Schulte; and her siblings, Paul Koschak, John Koschak, Metro Koschak, Mike Koschak, Ann Koschak and Judy "Dolly" Berutti.
She is survived by: her children, Marcia Schulte (Verne) of Mt. Olive, IL, John A. McKechan of Gillespie, IL, Ronald J. McKechan (Helen) of Springfield, IL, David B. McKechan of Gillespie, IL and Patricia A. McKechan of St. Peters, MO; her grandchildren, Jarid Lee Schulte (Madeline), Adam Lee Schulte (Sarah), Nicholas Lee Schulte and Ashley Nicole McKechan; and her great grandchild Della Kate Schulte.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tunnel To Towers Foundation or Wounded Warriors.
