Elsie May (West) McGrady, age 82 of Freeport, IL, formerly of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born January 21, 1937; the daughter of Ivan and Vera (Bedeker) West.
She was a graduate of Belvidere High School. Elsie worked for Arnold's and Camcar, retiring from both. Her hobbies were collecting pigs and crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
She is survived by her children, Billie (Tim) Rands of Poplar Grove and Jim (Cari) McGrady of Maple Park, IL; grandchildren, Eric (Ashlee), Amber (Joe), and Madison; great grandchildren, Javen, Alexus, Alivia, and Joey Jr.; siblings, Gene (Donna) West, Bev Koppen, Sandra Fidder, Diane Wachlin, Judy (Jim) Gough, Bill (Sally) West, Ron (Marcia) West, and Candy Rogers; many nieces and nephews and very special niece, Tiffany and nephew Tom. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, J Ellen Seelhoff; and brother, Jerry West.
A special thank you to Steve & Sheryl Wyede and Norm & Barb Dashner. A very special thank you to John Moriarty, the love of her life and Brett & Ryan for the years of love and care they provided.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Light a candle and say a prayer.