Margaret was born February 11, 1931 in Clayton, Illinois, the daughter of James and Pearl Shields Coggeshall, Sr.
Margaret was a housekeeper, caretaker and dear friend to LaVora and Gene Reid for many years. Margaret was always a strong, faithful woman. She served on numerous committees at First Presbyterian Church over the years. She was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan.
Margaret is survived by her brother, David (Esther) Coggeshall of Golden, IL; a sister, Francis (Harry) Von Holt of Clayton, IL; numerous "favorite" nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and the dear family that adopted her as a loving mother and grandmother for three generations, Kristen (Jerry) Melching of Springfield, IL and their children, Alexandra (Richard) Elder and Regan Melching, and Michael (Brenda) Smith of Temecula, CA and their children, Zachary and Dakota Smith.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Louis Coggeshall.
Private services will be held with the Rev. Darwin Smith officiating, followed by burial in Howe Cemetery, Clayton, Illinois.
To attend Margaret's service remotely, please join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:00 am Central Time.
Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements. Hansen-Spear FH
Margaret was born February 11, 1931 in Clayton, Illinois, the daughter of James and Pearl Shields Coggeshall, Sr.
Margaret was a housekeeper, caretaker and dear friend to LaVora and Gene Reid for many years. Margaret was always a strong, faithful woman. She served on numerous committees at First Presbyterian Church over the years. She was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan.
Margaret is survived by her brother, David (Esther) Coggeshall of Golden, IL; a sister, Francis (Harry) Von Holt of Clayton, IL; numerous "favorite" nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and the dear family that adopted her as a loving mother and grandmother for three generations, Kristen (Jerry) Melching of Springfield, IL and their children, Alexandra (Richard) Elder and Regan Melching, and Michael (Brenda) Smith of Temecula, CA and their children, Zachary and Dakota Smith.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Louis Coggeshall.
Private services will be held with the Rev. Darwin Smith officiating, followed by burial in Howe Cemetery, Clayton, Illinois.
To attend Margaret's service remotely, please join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:00 am Central Time.
Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements. Hansen-Spear FH
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