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MARGARET (MAGGIE)CARLTON CASTEEL, 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 22, 2010. She was a very courageous lady. She was born on September 1, 1926 to James and Madge Carlton of Longview, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Edward Thomas Casteel and sisters, Marian Wilson and Dorothy Hardke. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Appleby and husband Chuck of Camargo, Illinois, son, Richard Casteel and wife Carolyn of Rantoul, Illinois and daughter, Shelley Napper and husband Napper and husband Ron of Pasadena, Texas, sister, Beverly Jones and husband Dick of Urbana, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Lung Association, St. Jude's or the charity of your choice. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. You may leave the family condolences at www.dignitymemorial.com or www.mem.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 29, 2010.

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John Casteel

February 4, 2010

Our sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one, Margaret Casteel.
Sincerely, John and Bernice Casteel.
(son or Arthur Casteel)

Debbie (Thomas) Quick

January 29, 2010

To the family of Maggie Casteel,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by your happy memories and God's promise of better times. (Revelation 21:3,4)
A former Longview neighbor,

Ted & Teri Roberts

January 26, 2010

Lynn,
We are so sorry for yor loss,you are in our prayers.

Patty Crossland

January 26, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy for your family. I enjoyed bowling with her on Thur. Night Ladies League

Nelda Beard

January 26, 2010

My deepest sympathy for your family on the loss of Maggie. She was a great lady and I enjoyed bowling on a league with her. I have not bowled in Pasadena for 10 years but I still like to go to the lanes and visit with the Thur. Night Ladies league and visit with Maggie. God Bless.

January 26, 2010

My deepest sympathy for you our loss. I had the privilege of bowling with Maggie for the past 8 years. I did so enjoy her and will greatly miss her as I know that others will too. Neva Lynn Shamblin

Vera Tinsley

January 26, 2010

Our sympathy to you on the loss of your Mother. I realize that you don't know me but I was your Dad's cousin. I loved reading about your Mother and her nursing career. I am an RN and would have loved to share stories with her. My maiden name was Vera R. Casteel. I am Ricky's older sister.

Linda Burris

January 26, 2010

Lynn,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Linda Burris, Camargo, IL

Linda Burris

January 26, 2010

Lynn,

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

January 26, 2010

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

Ricky Casteel family

Barb & Bob Gilhaus

January 26, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Judy Hanks/Barbre

January 26, 2010

Bev.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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