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Margaret Miniat Obituary

Miniat, Margaret "Pauline" (nee Foerner) Age 84, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3rd. Pauline was the loving wife of Ronald Miniat for 62 years; the adored mother of Susan (Jerome) Kolavo, Michael Miniat, David (Lisa) Miniat, Amy (Charles) Nalon and Sara (Stacey) Huels; the cherished grandmother of Peter, Daniel, John, Caroline and Paulina Kolavo; Taylor and Jessica Miniat; Matthew, Mark, Charles and Megan Miniat; Thomas, Joseph, Jack and Katherine Nalon and Madeline, Henry and Michael Huels; the devoted daughter of the late Frank (late Margaret) Foerner; and the dear sister of Mary "Swiss" Foerner. Pauline attended Longwood Academy High School, Chicago Teachers College and St. Xavier College in Chicago. She was a devoted elementary school teacher and was blessed to become the matriarch of 5 children and 18 grandchildren. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her compassionate and charitable nature, her altruistic and humble demeanor and her inner strength and deep faith. A visitation will be held for her on Wednesday, July 8th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Attn: Sister Rosemary Connelly, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. Arrangements were handled by Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. For funeral information, call 630-469-0032.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 6, 2015.

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Diana Hostetler (Burnore)

August 30, 2021

You'll never be forgotten, sweet lady.

Pat Gately

July 14, 2015

My prayers and love are with all of you. I have many wonderful memories to cherish forever.

Pat Gately

Meghan Carney Gargas

July 9, 2015

To Sara and the extended Miniat family,

I am sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have great childhood memories of the love your family had for each other, and of the great devotion your Mom had for her faith in God. I mean what other family had a huge stuffed animal in their family room? To this day, I still think of your Mom on Good Friday as she tried to get Sara and I to go to church with her. Prayers go out to your family during these tough times.

cesar martinez

July 9, 2015

Mis mas sentido pesame para toda la familia que Dios les otorge Consuelo en sus corazones.

francisco castaneda

July 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days , God bless all of you ,,

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

July 8, 2015

Our special prayers for all the Miniats. Sorry more of us could not get to Margaret's Mass, but then you had our #1 Sister Roemary!

Michael Mosby

July 8, 2015

To the Miniat family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult Time. May god bless each of you.

July 7, 2015

Amy & Sara, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your families.

The Kenney Family

July 7, 2015

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Fragoso Family

July 7, 2015

Dear Ron,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss, your family is a true reflection of your loving wife and you and you should be so proud of what you have done for so many. You truly left it BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT !!

Jerry and Charla Reilly

Arnulfo Bedolla

July 7, 2015

Dios vendiga a la familia Miniat que tengan consuelo a sus corasones

Ana Wallace

July 6, 2015

My dear adopted , extended Miniat family . I was soo sad to hear of Paulines passing. I can't believe how quickly this happened as it seems like only a few months ago Amy told me she was sick. My heart goes out to all of you as I know how close you all were to her and how much she adored those grandkids. I wrote on a guestbook just a few months ago about Maria Hayes mom ,Rosemary who passed earlier this year and now Pauline. These women were my childhood! It seems like a short time ago I was a kid playing with Amy at your Flossmoor house and Pauline was walking around wearing Amy's clothes telling us we should " go out , go out and play some tennis". Or she was sneaking in homeless kitty cats ( tiger and tily) much to the surprise of your dad , who would then find out many weeks later when he noticed an extra cat in the house. Or how cool it was to drive with her alone for the first overnight to the new house in Michigan and she said I could smoke in the car , haha ( my mom woul have Never done that ). But probably what I remember the most was her immense generosity towards not only her family but to me and my family. Every time we saw each other it was an opportunity to reminisce and laugh. She offered a lot to those she knew and even more to those who she didn't but were in need . She was a memorable part of my childhood with my best friend and I know she will be missed greatly by all of you. God Bless you during this difficult time. Ana

July 6, 2015

Amy, I know it's been over 25 years since we last saw each other but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I only met your mom once, at your wedding, but she was warm, gracious and kind. I saw where so many of your good qualities came from.
Warmly, Julia Marran

July 6, 2015

All of our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these difficult days. So many fond memories of your mom will always be remembered.

The Fernandez Family

July 6, 2015

Dear Ron & Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will miss Pauline, her smile and kind ways. Words never seem enough at time like this but please know you are not alone.

Your Tampico Family Shari & Dale

July 6, 2015

All of our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Miniet family.

The Janda Family

July 6, 2015

Please accept our condolences from the entire Hayes/Bauer Families
Many fond memories of Pauline
Maria Hayes Bauer

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8

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Old St. Patrick's Church

700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL

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8

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Old St. Patrick's Church

700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL

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8

Interment

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Alsip, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn

565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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