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Cornelia G. McElray
Of Arlington Heights

Cornelia G. McElray, nee Gruhl, of Arlington Heights, IL passed away suddenly the evening of September 22, 2008 at her home. Born in Milwaukee, WI on September 26, 1915, she and her late husband, former Westinghouse Electric Corp. executive, William W. McElray, moved to Arlington Heights from Pittsburgh in 1964.

She was a longtime active member of PEO, an avid member of bridge and book clubs and a devoted member of The First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights.

Survivors include her two daughters, Margaret (Donald) Lane and Susan Corbett, both of Palatine; her grandson Dan Corbett of Palatine, granddaughters Laurie (Jerry) Coglianese of Lake Zurich, IL, Sue (Bill) Amedeo of West Chicago, IL and Melissa (John) Boncosky of Cypress, TX; three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

Visitation from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Memorial service 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, Illinois State Chapter PEO Sisterhood, or a charity of your choice.

 

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