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Margaret McDowell Obituary

McDowell, Margaret "Peggy" (nee Collins) Age 69, late of Frankfort. Beloved wife of the late John McDowell; loving mother of Holly Horst and Meg (Tom) Hearne; dear daughter of Margaret Lutz and the late John Collins; proud grandmother of Kiel (Alyssa) Horst, Ryan and Finley Hearne and great-grandmother of Huntley; dear sister of the late Timothy (Patricia) Collins. Also survived by two sisters, Norah Mulcahy and Raelene Nikolic. Funeral Service Monday, 7:00 p.m. at the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 442 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox. Cremation private. Visitation Monday, 3:00-7:00 p.m. 815-485-8697.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 4, 2016.

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Best babysitter ever!

Cindy Rick and AJ Michalowicz

November 25, 2024

We think of you often, always with a smile.

Carol Cantzler

December 28, 2016

We will miss you!
Your cousins,
Carol and Beth

December 7, 2016

Sincerest condolences to the family for your great loss. Jude 1: 20, 21

December 5, 2016

Peggy you were such a good friend, we always had such a good time with you and John I will miss you so much. Chuck and Etta Littlejohn

Cindy, Rick, AJ and Dan

December 5, 2016

Peggy was the best babysitter and member of our family. We shared many good times and lots of laughter with her and John. We were very lucky she was brought into our lives. Miss you Peggy!

DA

December 4, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences. Matthew 5:4

Meg Hearne

December 4, 2016

My heart is empty! I miss you so much it hurts! I love you, mom!!!

Christie Varner

December 4, 2016

My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one and may the peace of God be with your family 1Peter5:6-7 she will be truly missed. Christie Varner

Erica Bianco Ellis

December 4, 2016

Peggy, you started out like another mother to me, and remained my good friend through all of these years. You always made me laugh (except for the time I got info mischief as a teenager - lol)

I will miss our conversations and our visits. I love you.

Class of 1961

December 4, 2016

Dear Peggy, Our lifelong friend, We'll miss you.

Pamela Geijer

December 3, 2016

Our deepest sympathy.

The Geijer Family.

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Hickey Memorial Chapel

442 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL

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7:00 p.m.

Hickey Memorial Chapel

442 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL

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