John J McNally, 94, of Washington, passed away peacefully at 1:00pm Monday, January 3, 2022 under hospice care at home surrounded by family.

John was born April 30, 1927 in Sioux City, IA to the late John E and Mary L McNally. On June 28, 1949, he married the late Margaret Duffy in Sioux City; they enjoyed 71 wonderful years together.

Surviving are their eight children, Mary (Michael) Phillips of Elkhart, IN, Ann Bradshaw of Lafayette, IN, John T. McNally of Watseka, Maureen Parker of Washington, Michael (Polly) McNally of Metamora, Theresa (William) Huston of Lafayette, IN, Margaret (Robert) Gaydos of Nashua, NH, and Tom (Hari) McNally of Peoria; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother, James. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen McNally and his siblings, Mary Ellen, Jean and Jeanette.

John had a deep and abiding faith and was a long-time member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father and "Paw Paw".  John began his career as a field mechanic for a Caterpillar Dealer in Western Iowa. In 1957 he continued his career with Caterpillar in Peoria and retired in 1986 as Manager of Product Safety & Environmental Controls.   John enjoyed a glorious retirement of travel, wood working and boating.  John's legacy is that of a honest and creative man who loved to tell great stories.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 8 ^th at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights. A visitation will begin at 10am. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be to St. Thomas Church.