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20, 1923 - Aug. 9, 2009GRANGER - Lucille L McMann, 86, died in her home on Sunday morning, August 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her first-born child, Mary Elizabeth, and her husband of nearly 65 years, Ray H. McMann, as well as by many brothers and sisters. She is survived by three brothers, Valentine (Alice) Lehnerd, Fritz (Anne) Killmeyer and Jack (Marianne) Killmeyer; and her seven children, Patricia McMann, Raymond (Carol) McMann, Carey (Ken Jeanes) McMann, Doreen (Joe Trimboli) McMann-Trimboli, Mary Jane McMann, Elizabeth McMann and George (Paula) McMann. She had 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Lucille was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and spent her early years in Butler, PA, before going to Washington, D.C., to work for the FBI and the Pentagon. After WWII she married her high school sweetheart and moved to Mishawaka, IN. She also spent time in Maryland, Michigan and Texas before returning once again to the Mishawaka area for their retirement. She was a master seamstress and had a pattern patented from her brilliant design. She did marvelous wood refinishing and reupholstering, as well as designing numerous wedding dresses and attendant gowns. In retirement she became a computer wizard and spent many years transferring old home movies onto DVD with editing and sound transitions. She was well-known for her quick wit and wonderful friendships across the country. Lucille struggled with Parkinson's disease for the last 20 years of her life, and she was betrayed by her body that had been so constructive earlier in her life. She participated in Parkinson's research programs through Indiana University and remained positive, constructive and engaged her entire life. A special thanks to all of Lucille's caregivers, nurses, doctors and staff, and especially the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care of South Bend for all of their assistance. In her final, selfless act, she asked that there be no viewing or service - simply that people interested could perform random acts of kindness. Online condolences to the family may be submitted to www.mcgannhay.com.