Elizabeth A McKinney

Elizabeth A. McKinney passed away Saturday (August 16, 2025) at her sister Kathy's home in Momence, IL. She was born August 23, 1958, in Hazel Crest, IL to Edgar and Garneta C. Brands Ralston. She married Steve E. McKinney on January 1, 2007, at Zion Lutheran Church, Beecher. Liz worked at Algonquin School in Park Forest, as a Health Assistant to the School Nurse. She had many friends there and loved taking care of the little ones. She also worked for IGOR corporation with the Illinois Lottery. She made friends easily and was liked by many people she worked with. She sang in the Choir for Zion Lutheran Church (Peace). She was a member of the Church Growth Committee. She loved eating out with her grief group and with her friends from Faith, Hope and Beauty. She went to Florida whenever she could, she dearly loved her son, Daughter-in-law and her Grandchildren. She was happiest when she was with them. Loved watching their sports games and playing Minions with them. She loved to play Scrabble with Mom, Aunt Leona and other family members. She is survived by a son, Scott Tosi (Amanda), grandchildren, Aidan Tanner, Nolan Wyatt, and Scarlett Alexa Tosi of St. Johns Florida, and a Former husband Carl Tosi of North Carolina. Brother, David (Gina) Ralston, Momence, IL; Sisters Kathryn (the late Eddie) Scalise, and Susanne Ralston. Nephews, DJ and Philip (Kaylee) Speese, and Shannon Speese. Her special puppy Pebbles. Many cousins and great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve (7-26-13); her parents Edgar and Garneta Ralston. Visitation will be at Peace Lutheran Church Beecher, IL on August 23, 2025, from 9AM to 11AM in the church. Funeral Services to follow at 11AM, August 23, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church. Memorials to be made to the family wishes.