Janet Gail McAtee, 84

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Janet Gail (Altig) McAtee, 84, of Greenview, died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the Springfield Suites in Springfield.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Charlotte Poetschner officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Mott and Henning Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Mrs. McAtee was born on March 10, 1940, in Oakford, the daughter of the late Clark and Wilna (Ishmael) Altig. She graduated from Greenview High School in 1958. After graduation, she enlisted into the U.S. Navy. She served in the Navy from 1958 until 1961, where she had served as a Hospital Corpsman. She married Donald E. McAtee on Jan. 28, 1962, in Greenview at the Greenview Presbyterian Church, and he survives.

She worked at the Williamsville School District as the Lunch Lady. She also worked as a Home Health Aide for Menard County Health Department. She was also employed by St. John’s Hospital in Springfield in the surgery department and business office. She retired from St. John’s in 2007 after many years of service. During retirement, she continued to volunteer at St. John’s for several more years. She was a member of the Greenview AMVETS, American Legion and DAR. She also volunteered for Menard County Basic Life Support as an EMT.

Throughout her life, Mrs. McAtee loved her fish pond, flower gardens, sewing, swimming, celebrating Thanksgiving with her family, traveling to Florida in the winter and especially spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Donna (Daniel) Edwards of Greenview, Martin (Kelly) McAtee of Greenview and Deanna (Kevin) Waldeck of Waggoner; grandchildren, Gregory (Courtney) Edwards of Petersburg, Alyssa (Brad) Tucker of Mason City, Jared (Rob) Edwards of Phoenix, AZ, and Kyle (Faith) Waldeck of Farmersville; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Wilna Altig; older sister, Twila Dowell; and younger, brother, Clark UJ Altig.

Memorials may be made to the Greenview CIA, PO Box 322, Greenview, IL 62642 or Greenview AMVETS.

Condolences may be left at www.mottandhenning.com.