Margaret Ann McGrath, 77, originally from Kankakee now residing in Decatur passed away Sunday December 19, 2010 at her residence.
Funeral liturgy to celebrate Margaret's life will be 7:00 PM Monday December 27, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, Highway 51, Decatur conducted by Father Rick Weltin. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday before services at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Margaret was born on April 13, 1933 in Lacrosse, WI., the daughter of Harold P. and Helen Welsh McGrath. Margaret was a school teacher in the Kankakee area, worked for Bergner's as an associate and worked at Karen's Kloset in Champaign. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Margaret is survived by her sons: John Lyons and wife Vicki of Oreana and Michael Lyons of Decatur; daughter Kathleen Ealy of Mahomet; brother Dennis McGrath of Denver, CO., sister Kathleen Regruth of Cincinnati, OH; eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren survive
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Steven and sibling baby McGrath.
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Oh my "bestest" friend, I would have loved to visit with you one more time. Of course it would have taken us at least a year to "catch up". Remember all the fun we had driving around and finding out which guys were really neat and which were real loser's. Thank goodness your folks let you have the car. I always loved you in a simple black dress with a pink shawl. It really set your coloring off. I remember trying to get permission from the church for abstenance cause I felt you were too fragile to be pg all the time. But which one of those lovely children would you have given up later in life. We both lost children in accidents and I lost another to illness. So we both knew the pain that stays with a Mother every birthday, holiday and family get together. So many memories dear friend. you'll always have that special place in my heart. Till we meet again. Love, Elaine
| Fr. Richard Pighini |
a fellow teacher |
December 27, 2010 |
Kathy, John, Michael.....
I was saddened to read about the passing of your mother. As you know Margaret and I were.......so many years ago........ on the teaching staff of good old St. Pats. I knew her as both Margaret Milhone and Margaret McGrath. I think you were all there at the time.....also , Steven. I remember your grandparents.....I think they were your mother's parents...... who picked you up from school. When I think of your mother I remember a lovely, gentle, kind woman.......and a very good teacher......besides that, she was always nice to me....and that made me like her even more! I know she experienced much suffering in her life.....but she always seemed to 'get up and not give up.' I shall offer mass for her.....and I shall pray for each of you.....may the goodness of her spirit and the depth of her faith live on in and through you. Good life to you, Margaret's children.
God bless!
Fr. Richard
| Norma J Collins |
friend from church |
December 27, 2010 |
For the family of Margaret:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I only knew her since April this year. I enjoyed very much our brief visits each Monday. I almost got to visit her one more time, but missed her sweet smile by just a few hours. I was sad for a moment and then remembered she now rests safely in the arms of our Lord and know she is happy and at peace.
Remember you in my prayers.
| Cheryl Kolkman Hudgens |
Mrs. |
December 25, 2010 |
Dear Kathy, John, and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have a lot of great memories from Exline Swimming to just hanging out with you, Kathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Kolkman-Hudgens and Carol Felesena
