Obituary of Margaret Theobald

Theobald, Margaret M. (nee Kiernan) Age 88, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with her loving family by her side. Born May 3, 1923 in Joliet, to Frank J. and Helen G. (McManus) Kiernan, she grew up on the family farm in Troy Township, and was a graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and St. Francis Academy. Margaret will be remembered for her enduring compassion for her family. She demonstrated this in the loving care of her mother and husband in their illnesses, but most especially in her loving devotion to her son, John, who faced a difficult battle with cancer for over six years. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her great joy and they loved her dearly. Later in her life, she enjoyed working in the children's department at Bergners where she made many lifelong friends with her coworkers and customers. Surviving are her sons, Philip W. (Thelma) of Joliet, William J. (Mary Anne) of Shorewood, and Donald F. (Marcy) of Joliet; eight grandchildren, Philip (Dana) Theobald, Toni (Brad) Colwell, Carrie Fitzgerald, Kelli (Rob) Juritza, Ryan Theobald, Julie (Jim) Larson, Eric (Lisa) Theobald and Jeff (Laurie) Theobald; ten great-grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Colwell, Marissa Fitzgerald, Nicholas and Giada Juritza, Corrina and Wyatt Larson, Jackson and Trevor Theobald and Nathan Theobald; one brother, Leonard (Rita) Kiernan of Joliet; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her husband, Philip W. Theobald, Sr. (Nov. 25, 1971); her son, John E. Theobald (March 26, 1984); her parents; and one brother, Francis (Mary) Kiernan. Funeral services for Margaret M. Theobald will be Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice or St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: 815-741-5500