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Margaret Andres Obituary
Margaret T. Andres née Fitzgerald, age 93, late of South Holland. Beloved wife of the late Edwin T. Andres C.F.D.; loving mother of Karen (Steven) Bredeson, Edwin T. Andres Jr., Maureen (William) McGarigle, Rev. Timothy P. Andres, O. Carm. and Thomas (Mary Beth Durkin) Andres; proud grandmother of Tim (Charlotte) McGarigle, Cara (Patrick) Staunton, Brian (Cassie) McGarigle, Evan (Jennifer) Bredeson, Sean Bredeson, Margaret and Kevin (fiancée Mai) Andres; dear great grandmother of Pierce Bredeson, Claire, Catherine and Emily McGarigle, Ann, Margaret and Michael Staunton and John McGarigle; devoted daughter of the late Bert Fitzgerald and Jennie (late Axel) Fitzgerald Carlson; fond sister of the late Michael (late Frances Jean) Fitzgerald; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews; loving cousin and friend of many. Retired from the Chicago Board of Education with 25 years of dedicated service. Lying-in-state Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 900 E. 154th St., South Holland. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Memorials may be made in Margaret's name to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 N Chicago Street, Joliet IL 60432. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-841-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com
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Bob & Lois Fenoglio
January 21, 2022
May the entire Andres family find comfort in their happiest memories of Margaret.
David Brodnax, MC '92
January 20, 2022
Rest in peace, Mrs. Andres. Thank you for giving Mt. Carmel the best teacher it ever had.
Andy & Andrea McIntosh
January 20, 2022
We never had the pleasure of meeting Margaret, but we feel like we knew her as she and her amazing qualities were a cherished feature of many of Father Tim's great homilies and conversations. God Bless the entire family during this difficult time.
Don Roszak
January 19, 2022
Truly sorry for your loss Fr. Tim. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don Roszak MC Class of 96
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Carolyn Sullivan
January 19, 2022
Marge was one of the most generous people I will ever know. Her family is a testament to her goodness and love.
Carolyn Sullivan
Sandy
January 19, 2022
May the family be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding them.
THOMAS GIARRANTE & ROSEMARY
January 19, 2022
FATHER SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY
Brenda Kalas
January 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss Ed and family. Your Mom was a beautiful and kind soul.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
January 18, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Father Jim Lewis
January 18, 2022
Mrs. Andres has left a profound legacy through her beautiful family. Her faith and courage were hallmarks of her life. Blessings to her family.
January 18, 2022
What a wonderful family raised by Margaret and Edwin: an eternal tribute of love! Bless all, and know of our prayers for Margaret and family. She gave a great friend to the Tierney family. Will always thank God for her gifts.
Love Tim, Shawn and all the Tierney’s !
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