She was born on April 20, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Powell) McCoy. She married John T. Profeta, Sr on Jan. 15, 1955 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2005.
Mrs. Profeta retired as a tax analyst for the State of Illinois Department of Revenue.
She is survived by 2 sons John T. (wife Michelle) Profeta, Jr. of Tallula, IL and Michael (wife Barb) Profeta of Pawnee, IL; 3 daughters, Mickey Jo (husband Brad) Homer of Riverton, IL, Connie (husband Carl Sidener) Geist of Springfield, and Debra (significant other Darrell Brunk) Stephens of Springfield; 13 grandchildren, Steve Homer, J.R. Myers, Nick Geist, Waylon Myers, Tony Profeta, Jarid Myers, Heath Homer, Angie Profeta, Elizabeth Wiant, Sammy Profeta, Josie Profeta, Alysha Profeta, and Linzie Profeta; and 18 great-grandchildren, Brandon Geist, Mya Homer, Kobe Profeta, Jay Myers, Kammeron Myers, Kal-el Beard, Katalaya Beard, Brantley Homer, Wesley Homer, Leanna Homer, Alyssa Geist, Layla Myers, Mackenzie Wiant, Maddox Wiant, Drexton Wiant, Cole Geist, Kaylee Lomprez, and Naomi Homer.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 1 pm. Pastor Ken Manning will officiate the funeral. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2309 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704.
Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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