Daniel E. McCafferty, 67, of Pleasant Plains, IL, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born July 31, 1955, in Peoria, the son of Walter Daniel and Mary Jean (Dantone) McCafferty, Jr. He married Jane Chilton on Sept. 3, 1976, in Chandlerville, and she survives. He is also survived by three children, Brad McCafferty of New Holland, Neil McCafferty (companion, Shelley Otness) of Pleasant Plains, and Cassie (Tommy) Kimes of Pleasant Plains; four grandchildren, Dylan McCafferty, Kyla Kimes, Kirby Kimes, and Kendall Kimes; three sisters, Debbie (Kenny) Baldwin, Jeannie (Brad) Stockham, and Marie (Ed) Wilson; and one brother, Bobby Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother, Mary Gray; his grandfather, Robert Chandler; and one brother, George McCafferty. Dan worked for Boesdorfer Trucking for 20 years and then worked for Cartwright Township as Road Commissioner for 18 years. He volunteered his time to auctioneer for benefits and the Pleasant Plains FFA labor auction. He served on the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. Dan loved fishing, camping and watching his grandkids play sports. He also enjoyed taking Jane to the casino boat. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. The family will meet friends 4:00 -7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Per Dans (MFDs) request, please wear jeans and a casual shirt. Memorials are suggested to Pleasant Plains FFA. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 221 West Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home Friday, April 28, 2023 11:00 AM 221 West Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612