She was born July 14, 1928 in Peoria to John and Sara (Anderson) Rosenbaum. She married Lewis Wessel in Peoria April 30, 1952. He died December 23, 2003 in Peoria.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Her sisters, Dorothy Moore and Marian Johnson and two brothers, John and James Rosenbaum preceded her in death.
She worked in sales for 29 years at White Farm Equipment prior to its closing in 1989. In earlier years Margaret enjoyed all of her crafts.
While she had no children of her own, their house and hearts were always open to all family and friends. She enjoyed her participation in the Anderson Family Cousin’s Club and looked forward to it each month. She will be greatly missed.
Margaret was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church.
Her funeral service will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria with Rev. Randy Williams officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service and burial will follow in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Glen Oak Christian Church, 1115 E. Republic, Peoria, IL 61603.
Please view Margaret’s life story at www.woolsey-wilton.com and to leave tributes and condolences for her family.
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