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Margaret Connor Obituary

Connor, Margaret Anne "Marge" (nee Ryan) Age 86 of Wilmette, IL, died peacefully on December 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Charles Dean Connor; loving mother of Charles Dean Connor, Jr., Brian Michael Connor, Kimberly C. (Joe) Imburgia, Patricia (Brian) Murphy and the late Kevin Patrick (Karen Thompson) Connor; proud grandmother of Matthew, Megan, Natasha and Ilya; dear sister of the late Mary Jane Murphy and Carole Finn; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many. Graduate of Saint Philip Neri Grammar School, Aquinas Dominican High School and Chicago Teachers College; active member of the South Shore Country Club; fashion model; and long time colleague in the Creative Department of the Leo Burnett Company. Visitation, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661. Interment private, Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial to Misericordia Home (misericordia.com); Catholic Extension (catholicextension.org) or Old Saint Patrick's Church (oldstpats.org), would be appreciated. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2012.

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Maureen O'Grady

December 20, 2018

Dear Connor Family,
Still remembering your dear Mother.... her class, intelligence, beauty and kindness. God bless her memory and you, her dear and much loved family.

Patti Harney Gregoline

January 23, 2013

Marge was such a gracious part of Leo Burnett - we all admired her and loved having her welcoming smile ease us into each hectic day. So sorry for your loss.

December 20, 2012

May Gods merciful love and the love of family & friends sustain you through your sorrow.

C Johnson, (Isa. 41:10)

December 20, 2012

My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I remember Mrs. Connor's smile and being so pretty and always nice to me when I would come over to the house to visit Patty a very long time ago. Thank you Mrs. Connor. Teresa Hill

Ann Dulin

December 19, 2012

Dear Kim and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was so lovely. I have many
Fond memories of her from SSCC.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Ann O'Rourke Dulin

Karen Schoenbeck

December 18, 2012

The Connor Family I met Marge at Leo Burnett she was on the 13th floor and everybody loved her. She new everyones name, her smile would light up the room. God Bless

Laureen Steffey

December 18, 2012

I will always treasure the wonderful memories you Mom has left us....

December 18, 2012

Dear Connor Family - your mom was a role model for all of us young mothers on the beach at SSCC in her 2-piece black bathing suit! We all wanted to "be like Marge"! And she was always smiling! She and your dad had so much fun together. What a wonderful legacy they left. I cannot be with you tomorrow but I will be praying for all of the Connors. Joan Bentivenga Grogan

Brian Duffy

December 18, 2012

Dear Charlie, Brian and Kim,
My condolences on the passing of your Mom, I remember her from South Shore. I will keep the Connor family in my prayers over the holidays especially Kevin.

Bill Flynn

December 18, 2012

May you always remember her on her best day.

Denise Riley Philpot

December 18, 2012

So sorry to hear and read about Margaret Anne's death

As an old "south-sider" I always admired her doing her "thing" at South
Shore's luncheon/style shows . I always thought she was the best model.
She was a delightful person

NAVONNA MORAN

December 18, 2012

Dear Charlie, Brian, Kim,and Patty
I regret that I am unable to attend your mom's funeral.
Please know that she was always greatly admired by me--a truely special,lovely lady.
My most sincere sympathy
Navonna Moran

Laura Bratu

December 18, 2012

I met Marge when I started at Leo Burnett in 1985. She remembered my name from the very first time I met her. She would make my day when I would see her - what a wonderful woman! May you take comfort in knowing what joy she brought to the world.

December 17, 2012

Dear Connor Kids,
My mom would say "Oh I like those Connor Kids". So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a grand lady indeed and always with a welcoming smile. I have a memory of seeing your Mom and Dad walking slowly down the beach hand in hand at the SSCC. Here's hoping that they have found their perfect shore in Heaven.
Sending you all prayers for gentleness and peace.
Warm Regards,
Martha Murphy

December 17, 2012

Dear Kim, Patty, and all Connor family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom at this time. She was beautiful and so kind each time I saw her at the Jewel or walking on the streets of Wilmette for so many years. I am thinking of you all and saying prayers.
Andrea Lock Smeeton

Mr & Mrs Peter Frain

December 17, 2012

We are deeply sorry to learn of your mothers passing.

A quick watercolor isn't enough.

Frank Nicholas

December 17, 2012

Thanks for sharing this with us. We all loved and appreciated Marge. She was always in our corner... even covering for us at times. I remember her, along with her husband and son. I don't think I'd have heard about her passing, but from you. What a wonderful blessing she was to all of us!

james o'connell

December 17, 2012

Brian, so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my prayers
peace, Jim O'Connell

Colleen Mullins

December 17, 2012

Dear Brian and Connor family,

Please accept my condolences. It is not easy to lose a loving parent but your wonderful memories will keep your mom close to you.

December 17, 2012

Patty, Brian & Family - We were saddened to hear about your Mother - our prayers are with you at this time - John & Lynne
Herbstritt

Randall Rohn

December 17, 2012

I used to work with Marge at Leo Burnett. She always had a great smile. I used to love to joke around with her. My prayers are with her family.

David Lewis

December 17, 2012

I met Marge on the day I first interviewed at Leo Burnett in 1979. I got the job, and we were 13th-floor pals until I left in 1984. WHat a wonderful woman.
My thoughts are with Marge's family. I wish you only wonderful memories. --David Lewis

Bob & Gerry O'Brien

December 17, 2012

Our sympathy and prayers go out to Marge and her family. We wish we could be with you. We are sure Charlie is waiting for her with open arms.

Sister Paulette Misericorida

December 16, 2012

Our sympathies and gratitude for remembering our Misericordia residences, during these diffulcult days. Maragaret and all the Connors, are in our prayers.

Rita & Kurt Raggi

December 16, 2012

Our condolences to the Connor family on your loss. Your mom was a fixture on Ridge road and will be missed. With sympathy, the staff at Wilmette Tailor & Cleaners

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