Patrick McCullough

March 26, 1950 - March 18, 2017

Patrick McCullough, 66, of Watseka, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1950 in Watseka, the son of Virgil McCullough and Zellma (Stephenson) McCullough. Patrick married Estella Cotter on September 7, 1969 in Watseka at the Methodist Church. Mr. McCullough was a farmer. He also worked for UARCO for 24 years. Patrick served as the Martinton Precinct Captain for the Iroquois County Democratic Central Committee, as well as serving in the National Guard. He enjoyed farming, gardening, Sudoku puzzles, fair exhibits, and drinking coffee. Surviving Mr. McCullough is his wife, Estella McCullough of Watseka; daughter, Latisha “Tish” Measaw and fiancé James Odom of Foosland, IL; sons and daughter-in-law's, Patrick Jr. and Bridgett McCullough of Kankakee, Anthony and Maria McCullough of Cumming, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Joyce McCullough of Watseka; sister, Myra Sparling of Malvern, AR; grandchildren, Amanda Measaw, Kasandra “Kasi” and Derek Johnson, Corey Measaw, Mathew Measaw, Liam and Owen McCullough, and Reese, Aniston, and Xander McCullough; great-grandchildren, Kindle and Kendra Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Gerald; one niece; and one nephew. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 from 4 to 8pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Serviced will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00 am, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. A one hour visitation will take place prior to services. Virgil Wesco will officiate. Burial will follow Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, Illinois. In Lieu of Flowers memorials can be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School, American Cancer Society, or Donor’s Choice.