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Margaret Ellen Barber

Chicago, Illinois

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Margaret "Peggy" Barber, aged 75, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Beloved sister of Gary Barber; wife of Tom O'Rourke (1945-2008); and stepmother of Betsy O'Rourke, Haley (Keith) Morey, Kate O'Rourke, Rose White, Donna (Rich) Szpytek, Mike (Jeannie) Depoian; loving grandmother and friend...

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Rest In Peace Peggy Barber My Dear Friend from many years at the American Library Association.

May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time of sorrow.

When I was a new faculty member at U of Michigan, Peggy came to represent ALA, discuss her work and inspire others. She did all of that and continued to throughout her career. She was a rare blend of right brain and left brain...able to organize a process or event AND be clever and creative with her message. A consummate professional.