Malcolm D. MacCoun, 95, died peacefully on October 20, 2023, in Algonquin.
Malcolm was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 3, 1928, to parents Townsend and Myrtle (nee Keller) MacCoun. Malcolm married Cathryn Ranes in July of 1985 after being introduced at work by some mutual friends. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Malcolm served as a hospital administrator for Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, where he was a pivotal part in developing their emergency response team, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Hospital Administration. He was a very active member in his church, serving on many committees. Malcolm was a skilled artist and loved to create with pastels. He enjoyed golf, word puzzles, and reading. Malcolm was a devoted and generous family man and friend. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Malcolm is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cathryn MacCoun, his children, Catherine MacCoun, Ann (Lloyd) Kantner, and Robert MacCoun, his stepchildren, Dana Ashmore, Stacy (Mark Metzner) Connelly, and Tina Dahlstrom, his thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Susan (Victor) Williams, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas MacCoun, his stepson, Christopher Dahlstrom, and his brother, Townsend (Rosemary) MacCoun.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to time of Memorial Service 2 p.m. all at Light of Christ Church, 1700 Longmeadow Parkway, Algonquin.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the new Memorial Garden at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 1700 Longmeadow Parkway, Algonquin, IL 60102
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Dear Cathryn, Catherine, Ann, Robert, and Family As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator/Sacred Heart of Mary community. Our hearts go out to you as you move forward on your journey of grief. We pray for you as you continue to share the stories, laugh and cry, and find ways to celebrate your husband, your father, and the love you shared. You must be proud of his service to his country, his church, and all those serviced by Northwest Community Hospital. As I read the obituary for this "devoted and generous family man and friend….who will be missed dearly by all who knew him," I was reminded of a reading adapted from the Book of Sirach. “Let us praise an illustrious man, faithful to his family and friends, strong in his love. At peace in his heart and his world, he has left us his good name, and we recount his life of praiseworthy deeds. A generous man his good works will never be forgotten. Among his family and friends remains a rich inheritance born of him…. His name lives on from generation to generation. We gather to sing his praises. We proclaim his wisdom and love of life all our days.” May God’s promise that life is changed, not ended, comfort you! May the knowledge that your husband, your father, lives on in your goodness give you peace and hope! Take care and God bless you with the gifts you most need! Judith Judith Wampach Amberg Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus