Obituary of Agnes Elizabeth Mahkovtz

Agnes Elizabeth (Mandeville) Mahkovtz passed away Friday evening, April 1, 2016 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born December 22, 1925 in Jacksonville, IL to her parents Thomas Mandeville and Irene O'Connell. Although well traveled, Aggie spent most of her adult life in Carlinville married to Louis Mahkovtz, who preceded her in death in 1992. Together they raised five children. As part of the Cadet Program, Agnes graduated from Our Saviors School of Nursing with an RN in 1947. She then served as a flight nurse during the Korean War as 1st Lieutenant. She volunteered for many years with the Red Cross. Agnes, know affectionately as Aggie, owned and operated Tradewinds, a gift store specializing in collectibles. She was also a partner with her husband in the family business, Mahkovtz Heating and Air. She lived her life with a wonderful sense of adventure and encouraged her children and grandchildren to do the same. Aggie loved to laugh, tell stories and looked forward to playing bridge with her many close friends. Aggie was an avid reader, loved jigsaw puzzles, and never missed a chance to solve a good crossword. She was a loyal follower of the St. Louis Cardinals and never missed a game. She loved the ocean, loved to walk and garden, enjoyed old movies, cooking and family gatherings - but most of all, she loved her five children and encouraged them to spread their wings, be thoughtful, and look out for each other. Agnes was preceded in death by her brothers; Joe, Bernie, Greg, Paul, Clarence, and Francie and her sister Marg. Private family services will be held at New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville, IL. She is survived by her five children, Nancy (Kim) Walton, Kathy (Dan) Olson, Linda (Ruhel) Mahkovec, Bill Mahkovtz, and Andy (Camie) Mahkovtz. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, her brother, Jim Mandeville and her sister, Helen Mandeville. In lieu of flowers, Aggie requested that memorial contributions be made to the Carlinville Area Hospital Lifeline Program. Online condolences can be left at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.