John Vincent McGreevy

life story

Sioux Falls doctor who cared

Dr. John V. McGreevy, 74, a former Sioux Falls surgeon, of 2505 Mary Knoll Drive, died August 19th, 1986 in McKennan Hospital of a brain tumor.

Born Feb 20, 1912 in Odell, Ill, Mr. McGreevy lived in Winner until 1926, when he moved with his family to Sioux Falls. He was graduated from Cathedral High School and Creighton University Medical School in 1936.

Dr. McGreevy married Helen C. Snell June 15, 1936, in Omaha Neb. He started his medical practice in Mitchell SD, and moved to Sioux Falls in 1946. In 1962 he founded McGreevy Clinic with his brother. He served as chief of staff of staff at McKennan and Sioux Valley hospitals. He served as chairman of the McKennan Building Committee in 1976 and retired in 1977.

Dr. McGreevy was a member of Seventh District Medical Society, American College of Surgeons, Knights of Columbus, Elks and St. Mary’s Parish.

Survivors include his three sons: Michael, Savannah, GA; Patrick and Timothy, both of Sioux Falls; two daughters: Mary Keating, Placerville, CA; and Peggy McGreevy, Sioux Falls; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral mass was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.