Margarita Quintana Obituary

Quintana, Margarita (nee Kreitz), loving wife of 32 years to Manuel Quintana, beloved mother of Martin (Elena), cherished daughter of Adelina and the late (late Rafael) Kreitz, dearest sister of Soledad, Pedro (Martha) and Luis (Sharon). She was also very fond of her seven sister-in-laws and three brother-in-laws. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and neighbors. Longtime time resident of Brookfield, IL. Born December 10, 1949, in Honduras. Her journey in the U.S. began in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1970. In 1971, she moved to Chicago where she met her future husband, Manuel "Manny". They courted for a few years until her nuptials on November 24, 1973. Leading to the birth of their son, "Martin" in 1974. Margarita was very dedicated to her teaching career. She taught first and second grade at Seward Elementary School on 46th & Hermitage and for the next 15 years she taught at Spry School, 2400 S. Sacramento. On top of being very devoted to her family she was an active parishioner of St. Barbara Catholic Church. During her spare time she donated many hours and contributed to many catholic organizations and charities. Her adventurous spirit took her to many places around the world where she enjoyed various cultures and traditions. For the past 5 years she fought and battled breast cancer. Her courageous example will be lived by her family and friends. Anyone who was privileged enough to know her understood how large her heart and how beautiful her soul is. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Marin Funeral Home, (51st & California). Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., from Marin Funeral Home to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (4515 S. Ashland), for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Entombment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. For info please call: 773-436-2746 www.marinfuneralhome.com