Margaret A. "Peggy" Oler's Obituary
Margaret A. “Peggy” Oler, 69, of Decatur, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born March 24, 1941, in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of Horace and Pearl Farley Forker. She worked for the Division of Motor Vehicles in New Jersey for several years and also worked as a nurse’s aid. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and Eagles Club. Peggy married Floyd W. Oler June 20, 1981 and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1999.
Surviving are her children: Victor Dana Fennimore of Decatur; Lisa Vince Migliaccio of N.J., Kimberly Matthew Slivka of PA, and Valerie Fennimore of Decatur; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren with another great granddaughter due in October; brothers: Robert Marie Forker, Horace Forker, Jr, and Daniel Forker; sisters: Pearl Allchin, Alice Yoakum, and Melanie Oldfield; companion, David Harned of Decatur; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons: Edward and Joseph Fennimore and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service at 5:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church, Rev. Jeff Grant celebrant. Interment will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.
Peggy was a wonderful mother, meemaw, sister, aunt and friend. She loved being with family and friends every minute possible. She was a fun loving, free spirited person that loved Elvis and was an avid Cardinal fan that will be sadly missed by all she touched.
The family of Margaret A. “Peggy” Oler is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL.
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