Ronald H. Mcclain

Ronald Howard McClain, age 82, long-time resident of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 1, 2019. Beloved husband of Peggy O’Neal McClain nee Gipson for 60 years. Loving father of Frances Lee (Lisa Salvadore) McClain, Scott O’Neal (Lisamarie) McClain, Stephen Wesley McClain, and the late Duane Howard McClain. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (Matthew) Stuckey, Victoria, and Thomas; Great-grandfather of Ender Nolan. His extended family also included Gloria Jackson and Christina Rylander. Ronald retired after 35 years of teaching at the Heritage Middle School in Lansing, IL. Ronald was a voracious reader who never stopped searching for knowledge and chose to never grow up. He was a teacher who taught all who loved him about doing the right thing, having faith in God, and loving one another.

Memorial Gathering Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of the Memorial Service at 3:00 pm at Sauk Village Bible Church - 2165 E. 223rd Street Sauk Village, IL. 60411. Interment will take place at later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery – Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sauk Village Bible Church are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.  For more information please 708-755-6100 or visit www.SMITSFH.com