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2024
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Margaret Richards Obituary
Born: January 1, 1925 in Streator, IL
Died: August 9, 2024 in Streator, IL
Margaret Richards passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, at the age of 99 years + 7 months. Margaret and her husband Thurlow were lifelong residents of Streator, IL who owned The Shoe Box shoe store on Main Street for many years.
Margaret was the daughter of Irl and Margretha "Minnie" Shull.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thurlow, daughter Donna Richards Hart; brother Ray Shull and wife Florence; along with numerous relatives and many friends.
Margaret is survived by daughter Connie Young, Missouri and son Tom Richards, New Mexico. Also surviving are five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Margaret was a lifelong member of the Park Presbyterian Church in Streator.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be Thursday (August 22nd) from 10:00a.m. until noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon followed by burial in Riverview Cemetery in Streator.
Winterrowd Funeral Home
305 S. Park St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2703
www.winterrowdfh.com
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Lori Miller
August 21, 2024
My grandparents and I have know Margaret (and Thurlow) since I was a child. I recently became reacquainted with her. She was always so sweet and kind! RIP
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