Denis M. McNamara Obituary (1946

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis M. McNamara of Decatur, IL. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 78. Denis was born on January 21, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of Earl John and Lorraine (Schanen) McNamara. He graduated from Illinois State University, where he proudly played football. He was an avid sports fan who loved fishing and golf. His crowning achievement was getting a hole-in-one at Scovill Golf Course on hole #3. He worked in sales throughout his career and owned several businesses. Denis never met a stranger and had a natural way with people. He loved his weekly get-togethers with his dear friends at Curly's. All who knew him enjoyed his storytelling abilities and jokes. He was a loving husband, a great father, and a friend. He was positive, happy, and an all-around great man who will be dearly missed by all. Denis married the love of his life, Jeri Kay Tapscott, on August 19, 2007. Surviving are his wife, Jeri Kay, of Decatur, IL; daughter Erin and her husband, Wale Fajemirokun, of Charles Town, WV; son Brian McNamara and his wife, Jamie, of Highlands Ranch, CO; daughter Megan and her husband, Kirk Brintlinger, of Dunlap, IL; stepdaughter Amanda Tapscott and her fiance, Ryan Martin, of Danville, IL; grandchildren Kenedi, Rogan, Deacon, Regan, Brenna, Everett, Madilyn, Austin, Alexandra, and Nathan; and great-grandchildren Paisley and Rhowen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lorraine McNamara; his two brothers, Earl and Don McNamara; and his aunt and uncle, Lawrence and Agnes Schanen. Denis's wishes for cremation are being arranged by Best Value Cremations, Decatur, IL, and the family will be hosting a celebration of life at a later date. Messages of condolence can be made to the family at shootersmemorial@gmail.com.