OBITUARY
Margaret Mary England
November 7, 1925 – February 13, 2021
PEKIN ~ Margaret Mary England, 95, of Pekin, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Pekin Manor.
Born November 7, 1925 in Deer Creek to Will and Esther May (Lander) Hasty, she married Donald B. “Ham” England on March 19, 1944 in Bloomington. He died September 18, 1995 in Danville. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald England; one grandson, Edward Sheets; one sister, Lorene Yoder and one brother, Eldon Hasty.
Surviving are one daughter, Jean A. (William Atwood) Sheets of Elmwood; two sons, David (Cheri Mahony) England of Peoria and Dr. Terry (Dr. Monica DeGrauwe) England of Clinton; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ethelene Martin of Hopedale and Eva (Gilford) Zook of Eureka.
Margaret had worked as a cashier at 14th Street Hardware in Pekin until its closing. She had also worked at Stafford Dairy in Pekin as a cashier.
She enjoyed reading and embroidering. She was devoted to her family, always watching out for them.
Margaret was a 50 plus year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Her graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mackinaw Township Cemetery. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
Services
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Graveside Service
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Memories
Margaret Mary England
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ADD A MEMORYNic Maquet
February 20, 2021
I grew up going in and out of 14th st hardware and knew her since I was a young child.She was always such a wonderful woman to talk to.
Zoe Benson
February 20, 2021
My heart goes out to everyone in the England family. Margaret was my mother in law for many years and a wonderful grandmother to my children. She was an amazing, sweet, gentle and caring woman. I know she will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I pray that the memories of Margaret give you comfort and that she now rests in peace.
Kimby Zook
February 18, 2021
I will miss Aunt Margaret so much. I have so many loving memories of her and so enjoyed visiting with her.
I remember several times I went to her home for lunch and she made my favorite meal of chicken and rice and salad (with her delicious homemade salad dressing). She gave me her salad dressing recipe and I will always cherish it and think of her.
I will also treasure as a little girl playing with the England dogs, Taffy and Mick (I hope I have their names spelled correctly).
Rest in peace Aunt Margaret. You are now with Ed, Don and all the family that passed before you. I love you.
Kimby Zook
Ellen Sunderland
February 17, 2021
Margaret
Has always been a big sister to both my little sister and myself, when we where growing up as children. She has always been a Aunt to my son son and daughter for there whole lives. So the Sunderland family sends there sympathies to Margaret's family...She will be deeply missed in our lifes.
Bobbie Craig
February 17, 2021
My deepest sympathies to your family on the passing of Margaret.As grandmothers we shared the same two grand children. She was a very special, lovely lady and will be missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers today as you say goodbye. God be with you all!!.
Barbara Lercher
February 17, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Margaret,s passing. I lived & grew up down the street from the England family. Margaret was always very kind & friendly. She always had a smile to offer.
Keeping you all in prayer during this difficult time.
Lois McCoy
February 16, 2021
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rich Hawkins
February 16, 2021
To the England Family Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you in your loss. Margaret was such a blessing to us and so kind and thoughtful. She might have been diminutive but she was powerful in her spirit and we will miss her. Sincerely, Rich and Carlene Hawkins from First Christian Church.
Marilyn Southwood
February 15, 2021
My late husband and I often sat in the same pew at Church with Margaret, and she always had a friendly smile and pleasant greeting. And then when Dick was also at Pekin Manor before he died I'd often meet Margaret in the halls, and her pleasant personality was still very evident. Such a sweet lady!
Clayton and Mary Bontz
February 15, 2021
We remember this nice lady from our favorite hardware store. Our sympathy to all of the family.
Patty Nieukirk
February 15, 2021
Oh I am so sorry to hear Margaret has passed. She was such a sweet sweet lady. She was a friend to my mother in law Dorothy Nieukirk that lived across the street from Stafford's dairy. I know Margaret missed her a lot after she had passed as they talked on the phone a lot.
Margaret used to call me just to chat and check on my family. I had thought about her recently wondering where she was. I sure loved that lady. My condolences to the family of Margaret. Sending prayers during this difficult time.
Patty Nieukirk
Tammy Strasser (West)
February 15, 2021
My dad, Joe West, grew up as Margaret’s neighbor and said she was always like a second mom to him. As a little girl, I remember Margaret as the nice lady next door. She was always such a sweet person to Alan of our family and will be missed. God bless and watch over her. 🙏
Regina Trout
February 15, 2021
I'm so sorry for you loss. When I worked at the nursing home I just loved her, I would go and spend time with her and enjoyed talking to her.
Carolyn Godby
February 15, 2021
I used to call on Margaret at Pekin Manor and give her communion. She was always positive and upbeat. Since the pandemic, I have not been able to visit her. I have missed the visits with this very pleasant, sweet lady.
Carolyn Godby