Margot Erna Gilbert, 90, born April 10, 1928 in Frankfurt, Germany passed away January 13, 2019 of dementia related complications. Margot came to the U.S. in 1947 as a war bride, settled in Wood Dale, IL and moved to Addison, IL where she raised 9 children. She is survived by 7 children, Rose Lyons (Dave Tow), Thomas (Susan) Gilbert, Katherine (John) Pynakker, John (Germaine) Gilbert, Richard (Janet) Gilbert, Jeffrey (Jodi) Gilbert, and Lorelei (Matthew) Nelson, 21 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband John E. Gilbert (2015), 2 children, Jenny Reid and Ronald Gilbert, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The family would like to thank Galena Stauss Senior Care in Galena, IL and Hospice of Dubuque, IA for their wonderful care. Donations in Margots name to Hospice of Dubuque, IA www.hospiceofdubuque.org or 1670 JFK Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002 would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday January 19, 10AM until time of funeral service 11 AM at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17w201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. For more information please call (630) 941-5860.
