Obituary of F. McQuillan

Dr. F. Patrick McQuillan Age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born July 6, 1931 in Detroit, MI, the seventh and last child of Helen (nee White) and Edmund McQuillan. He was raised in Jackson, MI, a graduate of St. John High School in 1949. He then attended St. Louis University from 1949 until 1956. Dr. McQuillan received his M.D. in 1956. He was especially proud of his Jesuit education at St. Louis University. Doctor interned at Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He then spent two years as a Captain in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Air Force, Amarillo, TX. Dr. McQuillan then opened General Practice in Jackson, MI for 12 years. He was chief of Staff of Mercy Hospital in 1970. He was a delegate to the Michigan State Medical Society for several years. In 1971, he entered residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-University of Michigan program for three years. In 1974, he came to Joliet, IL with the Glenwood Medical Group. He chose Presence St. Joseph Medical Center because of its strong Pro-life stance. He was chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology for a time . Dr. retired early (1991) because of severe arthritis. He truly loved Joliet because of its wonderful people and their high values. He was a Certified Board Member of the American Obstetrical and Gynecology Board and a member of the American College of Surgeons. Devoted husband of 59 years to Mary Ann (nee Green) who preceded him in death May 3, 2015. Beloved father of Dr. James (Mary Pat) McQuillan, Kathleen (Jack) Kratzmeyer, Molly Doherty (Paul Howard), Michael McQuillan, Thomas McQuillan and Gregory (Tari) McQuillan. A proud and loving grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of one. Patrick was a caring brother of Jane McQuillan and fond brother-in-law of James (Kathleen) Green. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his loving wife, he is also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edmund (Marguerite), Tom (killed in the Phillipines in 1945, WWII), Jim (Anne); sisters, Mary Helen "Hobby" (Bruce) Yocum and Monica "Dody" (Paul) Manser. A member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond, St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Knights of Columbus. The McQuillan family cannot say enough about the way their parents were cared for by the staff of the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Continual updates, outstanding care and a genuine sense of warmth will always be remembered. Furthermore, the dignity afforded our parents in their final moments and hours truly helped us realize how fortunate the Joliet community is to have such a wonderful facility. We, as a family are grateful knowing mom and dad received the best care possible, and although the last few weeks have been difficult, our family feels at peace, knowing and trusting in our faith, as we were raised, that perhaps a storybook, six decade love affair couldn't have had a more fitting final chapter. May they rest in peace. Funeral Services for Dr. Patrick McQuillan will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Catholic Academy or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 3 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.