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2015

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Margaret Waeffler Obituary

MARGARET J. WAEFFLER, 84 ROCKFORD - Margaret J. Waeffler, 84, died, Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born December 27, 1930, in Rockford to Claude and Florence (Tullock) Lillie. Margaret was active in her children's lives, her most important role was being a cheerleader for all of her kids and grandkids. Our deepest gratitude to the staff at River Bluff for the loving family environment they created for our mom. Survivors include JoRene (Elgia) Blair, Chris (Clint) Ellis, Myrtie Davis, Jay (Kim) and Dennis (Amy) Waeffler; 12, grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; husband; brothers, Laurence and Roger Lillie; faithful canine companion, Shannon. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St., Rockford, with visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial at Willwood Park. Luncheon immediately following at the funeral home. To express condolences, visit www.advantagefuneral.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2015.

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September 14, 2015

Tenderly...May time heal your sorrow. Gently....may peace replace your heartache. Our condolences.

Your neighbors, Mr. Ronald and Malai Harris

Mary Groves

September 13, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother,grandmother. I was blessed to meet Margaret at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was my mother Chris Sala's table mate. Your mother was very sweet to me and also to my Family. Prayers of comfort to you all.

Mary Groves

Betsy Smith

September 12, 2015

I met Margaret thru carol north such a lovely lady and a great sense of humor.May you be at rest

Char Allen

September 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Im so thankful to have had the opportunity to care for Margaret she was a great loving lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jeffery Garnhart

September 11, 2015

We want to send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother to the jay waeffler family. From the Jeff Garnhart family.

Nancy Ferb

September 10, 2015

Dean and I send our deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of your Mom. I sent a card to Tacoma for all of you. Remember the good times you shared. We live in Florida full time so will not be able to attend your service but will be thinking of you.
hugs,
Nancy & Dean Ferb

September 8, 2015

Our sympathy to the family in the passing of your mother. We have so many memorys of the past with your folks in Grange, at Aldersgate and other events when we were a lot younger!! We will try to come to the visitation if we can as we are involved with Tom's WHS Class of '50 reunion, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Tom and Kay Glenny

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