Calvin J. Maginel

Calvin J. Maginel, 94, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. 

He was born on Oct. 2, 1924, in Chicago, the son of James A and Constance Cora Was Maginel. 

He married Catherine A. Stearns on Aug. 13, 1949, in Kaukauna, Wis. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2016.

Mr. Maginel is survived by his four sons, Jim (Mary) Maginel of Cape Girardeau, Dave (Marianne) Maginel of Olive Branch, Dan Maginel and Miguel Pou of Sitges, Spain, and John (Paige) Maginel of Perks; four grandchildren, Calvin III, Katie, Bryce and Henry; other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his wife, Catherine A. Maginel.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and knighthood in the French Legion of Honor. 

He spent his career as an optometrist until retirement. He was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of the Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow), American Legion Galva Post No. 45, the 75th Infantry Division Veterans Association, the Masonic Lodge, the VFW and the American Optometric Association. 

Private graveside services will be held in the Pine Grove of the Lost 40. 

Memorials can be made to Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, the Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club, the Friends of the Cache, the Illinois Native Plant Society or This Able Veteran. 

Memorial envelopes will be available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.