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Obituary from Winona Daily News, 4 Jan. 2008

J. Ray McNally
March 9, 1919 — Jan. 2, 2008
J. Ray McNally, 88, of Lake Winona Manor and formerly of Ridgeway, Minn., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Lake Winona Manor. Ray was born in Winona on March 9, 1919, to Charles E. and Cora (Olson) McNally.
Ray farmed all his life, beginning at the age of 16 when he took over his grandfather's farm after his grandfather died. He loved farming and the land he worked, never retiring. He also did plowing and grading for Pleasant Hill Township.
Ray was united in marriage to Margaret C. Nagle on April 6, 1940, at the parsonage of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona. Margaret died Aug. 13, 2007. At the time of her death they had celebrated 67 years of marriage.
He attended Cedar Valley Lutheran Church; served as secretary for Bush Cemetery for over 30 years; is a past board member of the Ridgeway Creamery; served many years as a supervisor for the Pleasant Hill Township Board and is a past board member of the Bush Country School.
He enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Ray also enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Ray is survived by his children, Gerald (Beverly) McNally, Winona; Judy (Michael) Leahy, Minocqua, Wis.; James L. (Sheila) McNally, on the home farm, rural Winona; Charles F. (Paula) McNally, rural Winona; Dean McNally and friend, Sue, Minnesota City, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Jerry Jr., Shannon, Kim, Jamie, Charlie, Traci, Brian, Brad and Leah; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, grandson Jeffery and brothers, Clyde, Robert and Bruce.
Funeral services for Ray will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home. Chaplain Kathy Redig of Winona Area Hospice will officiate. Interment will be at Bush Cemetery, Ridgeway, Minn.
Friends may call today, Jan. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Casket bearers will be Ray's grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.

James married Margaret Clarice Nagle on 6 Apr 1940 in , Winona County, Minnesota, USA. Margaret (daughter of Francis John Nagle and Hanorah Agnes White) was born on 28 Jan 1919 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; died on 13 Aug 2007 in Ridgeway, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 17 Aug 2007 in Pleasant Hill Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Bush Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Winona Daily News, August 17, 2007
Margaret C. McNally
Jan. 28, 1919 — Aug. 13, 2007
RIDGEWAY, Minn. — Margaret C. McNally, 88, of rural Ridgeway, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at her home.
Margaret Clare was born Jan. 28, 1919, in Winona, to Frances and Hanorah (White) Nagle.
She attended Cathedral School in Winona and on April 6, 1940, she married J. Ray McNally. Margaret and Ray farmed together until they turned the place over to their son, James.
Along with their farming, they volunteered at many community events at Ridgeway and Pickwick. Margaret was an accomplished bowler, winning many events and attending state tournaments. She enjoyed bingo, cooking, baking and paid special attention to her grandchildren when they said her name "Gramma Maggie."
She is survived by her husband, J. Ray McNally, Winona; five children, Gerald (Beverly) McNally, Winona, Judy (Michael) Leahy, Minocqua, Wis., James L. (Sheila) McNally, on the home farm, rural Winona, Charles F. (Paula) McNally, Pickwick, Minn., and Dean (Sue Bittner) McNally, Minnesota City, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Jerry Jr., Shannon, Jamie, Kim, Charlie, Traci, Brian, Brad and Leah; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Jeff; four brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services for Margaret will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home, Winona, with Chaplain Kathy Redig officiating. Interment will be in Bush Cemetery, Ridgeway, Minn.
Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. today at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home.
Casketbearers will be Margaret's grandchildren.
Words of remembrance or sympathy may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.