Margaret E. Hilgart

Margaret Hilgart Obituary

Hilgart, Margaret E.
Margaret E. Hilgart died on April 8, 2011 in Peoria, AZ. She was born in Chicago, IL on Sept. 8, 1924. Her first husband was Bob Egner and after his passing she married Leonard (Bud) Hilgart in 1960. Bud preceded her in death in 1997. She lived in Chicago, Indianapolis, Mission Viejo, CA and for the last 33 years in Scottsdale and Peoria. She is survived by her step children Katherine (Don) Nelson, Lake Orion, MI and Thomas Hilgart (Shirley Kitzmann), Chicago, IL, as well as her 6 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren. In addition she is survived by beloved nieces Anne Marie De Palma, Catherine
White, Susan White, Carroll White, Kelly Stuff, Sharon Norlander and nephews Robert Cawley, Greg Lyden, Michael White and Kevin Burke. Services will be held Monday, April 11 at 1 pm at Messinger Mortuary and Chapel in Scottsdale AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Hilgart

5 Entries

Pat (Quinn) Harms

August 30, 2011

Dear Tommy and Kathy,
I'm sure you don't remember me but we were children together. Bud and your Mom, Ann were my parents dear friends, Mae and Joe Quinn. I am their daughter Pat and I remember you both well. I was a few years older than you both. Our families took vacations together and I remember you, Tom had an alter in your bedroom as you were religious. I loved your Mom and Dad. Then your Dad married Peg and our family thought the world of her. Your gramma Mrs. Hilgart, and Peg, your Dad and both of you moved just a couple of blocks from us in Mt. Greenwood. The last time I saw Bud and Peggy was at my Dad's wake in 1973. I lost track of him after that as he had moved. I always loved your Dad and we had some funny moments as while in high school he caught me smoking (1957) at an ice cream parlor. He never told my parents and it was OUR secret. We always laughed about it. I'm so sorry for your loss as Peggy was a great lady.

Mike White

April 10, 2011

Tom and Kathy,
Both of you, and the entire extended family, are in our thoughts. Aunt Peggy's honesty, perserverence, sense of humor, joy of life and unrelenting kindness will remain with us always as an example of life well lived.

Burke sisters: Peggy, Nancy, and Barbara with Carroll 1982

Carroll White

April 10, 2011

Dear Kathleen and Tom,

We are deeply saddened by the news of our Aunt Peggy's passing. We will always hold her fondly in our hearts and treasure the memories of her lively presense in our lives-- the long phone conversations with Mom, Barb, Patsy, and us. We'll always remember the sparkle in her eyes and her hearty laugh and the way she told it like it is. We still hang her handmade Christmas bags on the mantle, and will keep that tradition going for our kids. She was skilled with the sewing machine and mastered the art of e-mail. Peggy buried all of her brothers and sisters and when Nancy died she declared this would be the last funeral she would attend until the day they rolled her casket up the aisle. I think she kept that vow. There's a big welcome party in Heaven to receive her! Please know we are with you in spirit as the prayers are being said. We will endeavor to fill the void left by our parents as holders of the family ties. God Bless, your cousin Carroll White, and daugthers Emily and Shannon.

Peggy, Nancy, Barbara, with niece Carroll wearing Peggy's wedding gown 1982

Carroll White

April 10, 2011

Susan White

April 10, 2011

Dear Kathy and Tom,

My most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Aunt Peg was such a kind, caring, loving woman. Thank you for the kindness of remembering us in this obituary. She was such a special woman in our lives. The list of memories is so long and so rich.

I can still hear her voice in my head. the many rich textures of it. The gentle story teller of the family history, the times her Irish brogue would break through, her firm but caring voice when we needed redirecting, the love and pride in her voice when she spoke of her family, and most unforgettable, the tone of worry she could not conceal, when Tom was fighting overseas.

I remember my Mom's many hours on the phone, on a regular basis, and her annual visits, from which she always came back so rejuvenated.

It was a truly wonderful and special friendship our parents had,more than just sister's and in-laws. It's strength bore out in the most difficult of times; after each had lost their beloved partner in life, when Peg battled and beat cancer, when my dad fell ill. Always watching out for each other, being there for each other, and yet having such respect for each other.

I remember her telling us, at my last visit, that they never talked about their grieving after my Mom died. They gave each other the space, each to grieve in their own way. That is the kind of woman she was, so aware and respectful of what other people needed. Knowing when to be there, and when to be standing by. She was a kind and unique woman, and will live on in our hearts and memories.

I so wish that I could be there with you now, but since that is not possible, I send my love and prayers. No matter the distance of time and miles, you and your mom are always close in my heart, and will never be forgotten.

Your loving cousin,
Sue White

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