Margaret R. Knox's Obituary
Decatur- Margaret Rose Knox, 91, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Heritage Health Center in Mt. Zion, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will take place 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church, visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till the time of the service. . Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Riverton, Illinois. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to St. Patrick’s School.
Margaret was born October 6, 1920 in Decatur the daughter of Mark and Mary Ancene McEroy. She worked for A.E Staley from 1938-1946 in the traffic department and was a secretary for St. James Church for many years. She married John Knox in Decatur, Illinois on September 3, 1946 he preceded her in death on July 26, 1968.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and friends that loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, and one sister.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Health and St. John’s Hospice for all the care and kindness they showed Margaret.
The family of Margaret is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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