Samuel John McIlroy Obituary
We bid farewell to Samuel John McIlroy of Portage, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 87. Samuel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel John McIlroy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, S. Willard McIlroy and Mildred E. McIlroy (Grills); and his wife Janet L. "Jan" Harrison. He is survived by: his children, Michele Leonard of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Kurt J. McIlroy of Portage, Michigan; his stepchildren, Scott Duncan (Cathy) of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, LuAnn Fawley (Scott) of Kalamazoo and Laura Osterhouse (Ronald) of Portage, Michigan; his daughter-in-law Maria McIlroy of Vicksburg, Michigan; his grandchildren, Kaylee McIlroy and Jason McIlroy; his sister Elizabeth "Sis" Sims of Galesburg, Michigan; and his nephews, Lester Sims, Jr. of Atlanta and Gary Sims of Kokomo. He is also survived by 6 step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and at 2:00 PM at the Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel (100 Cemetery St, Wolcottville, IN 46795).
Preferred memorials are to the Veterans Honor Guard.
