Margaret E. Casinger

Margaret Ellen Casinger, 74, of St. Clair, Missouri, departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Margaret was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on Nov. 8, 1949, daughter of William Tidwell Gangle and Catherine Gangle, nee Lee. On May 11, 1968, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Gail Casinger, and two children came to bless this union.

Margaret was a Christian, having been raised in the Methodist faith and believing in the Lord as her Savior. She earned her Doctorate Degree in Law and worked in the St. Louis City Juvenile Court for over 20 years before retiring in 2020. She was a proud member of the ASPCA as well as the Southern Poverty Law Center. In her younger years, she enjoyed acting and dancing. Margaret was an avid reader who enjoyed going to Borders Book Store, going to multiple book clubs, and even volunteering at the St. Clair Regional Library. Her children and grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, as she did in theirs. She cherished the time spent with them, creating many precious memories. The love they shared and the countless memories they created together will forever be remembered by them all.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Jimmy Casinger, of St. Clair; her children, Jennifer Cook and husband Gary, of Morgan Hill, CA, and Stephen Casinger, of St. Louis; one sister, Martha Gangle, of St. Clair; her sister-in-law, Dona Martin, of Little Rock, AR; her grandchildren, Brian Cook and wife Jesmin, of Bakerfield, CA, Kelly Trail and husband David, of Hollister, CA, David Cook, of Morgan Hill, CA, Brenna Colyott and husband Alex, of Poplar Bluff, Alyson Casinger, and Brooke Casinger, both of St. Louis; 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, William and Catherine Gangle; one sister, Beverley Brun; and by five brothers-in-law, Mark Kilroy, Pastor Wesley Brun, Scott Martin, Roger Casinger, and Dickey Casinger.

A funeral service was held at noon on Friday, Oct. 25, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

A private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Clair Regional Library.

The Casinger family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.