Bernadine May McIlnay Obituary
The memory of Bernadine May McIlnay of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Bernadine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Davis and Cecil M. Davis (Potterville); and her husband Donald O. McIlnay. She is survived by: her children, Donald R. McIlnay (Cynthia) of Myrtle Beach, S. C. and Linda McIlnay of Freeport; her granddaughter Jennifer McIlnay (Adriaan Tigchelaar) of Groesbeek, Netherlands; and her stepgrandson Sil Tigchelaar of Groesbeek, Netherlands.
A memorial has been established for Serenity Hospice in Bernadine's memory.
