Margaret L. Younger's Obituary
Decatur-Margaret L. Younger, 84, of Decatur, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born on August 17, 1929 in Peoria the daughter of Clemence and Lucille Weber. She retired from Kmart in Mt. Zion and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Margaret married Robert C. Younger on September 11, 1948 in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. They shared fifty-nine and a half years together.
Margaret is survived by her children Chris Younger of Champaign, Cathy Younger of Decatur, Bobby (Barbara) Younger of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Karen (Steve) Neil of Naperville, Laurie (Russ) Vasta of Champaign, John Younger of Chicago, and Debbie (Jeff) Augustine of Decatur, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and sister Virginia Spengler of Decatur.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant son Joseph.
The family would like to give special thanks for all of the continued care provided to Margaret by Dr. Heim, Dr. Kola, Carmen Mojica, Cora DeLeon, and doctors and nurses at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago.
Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Margaret’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. James Catholic Church, 742 E. Clay Decatur, with Rev. John Burnette, Celebrant. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. James Catholic Church.
The family of Margaret L. Younger is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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