Margaret “Marge” McGrath
Margaret “Marge” McGrath (nee Casey), 95, devoted wife of the late Patrick E. McGrath; Loving mother of Patrick (Mary Ellen), Tom (Kathleen), Marty (Jean), Peggy (Carl) Olofson; Proud grandmother of Patrick (Susan), Julie (Tak) Louie, Judy (David Lobo), Patti, Elizabeth, Bridget, Brian (fiancé Abigail), Meghan, Fr. Jim Olofson, Mary Kate (Nick) Midlock, and Maggie Olofson; Cherished great-grandmother of Evan, Jillian, Leila, Emilio, and Tommy; Beloved sister of the late Nora Lyons, late James Casey, and late Tom Casey. Dear aunt and great-aunt to many; Cherished friend to many more, here and in Ireland. Visitation 8am to 9:30am Thursday, August 12 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass to follow, 10am at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange. Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/SFXParish.LG/live Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, all donations to SPRED-Chicago (Special Religious Development), 2956 S. Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 or at https://www.spred-chicago.org/donate. The family of Marge McGrath has great appreciation for our mother’s caregiver, Roselyn Bartolome, for her devoted care in our mother’s final days. Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500
So proud and honored to be one of her godchildren. It was truly a blessing to have her as part of our family. I will miss her terribly.
Bob Danaher
I grew up with Peg and spent much time at the McGrath House in LaGrange. I remember Mrs. McGrath as having a big part in my childhood. Such a nice lady. I will always remember her kindness.
Alice Brown
Never knew your mom but I will always have a prayer for a fellow Sunnybrooker
Sympathy from Clonmel Ireland ,such happy memories of her many visits here with the lovely Pat May they rest in peace
Keep every memory you have of her alive, so she will live in your hearts forever. Rest in peace Marge, a beautiful, sweet and kind woman.♥️
Dear Pat, we arr so sorry to realize that your lovely Mother pas away a few days ago – Looking at the wonderful picture attached memories pops up from the many visit we (Suanne & Stig Nilsson – Viborg Denmark) did with your mom and dad 🥰 we always felt like a part of your family and was treated like the royal family 🙏 we sure know that Marge will travel first class at the last trip and we send you all a warm hug to share with Marge as the last farewell. Bless all in you family and nearest relatives and friends from Susanne and Stig Nilsson ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Our prayers are with all of the family, Aunt Marge was a beautiful lady inside & out!
Marge was a very special lady we always loved being in her company. Have wonderful memories of our trips to Chicago and meeting all The McGrath’s. May she rest in peace.
I met Marge when she joined SPRED some 35+ years ago. She became a dear friend over the years. Marge, Toni Makaroff and I were the “old gals”. Marge was strong, independent and so much fun! She will be truly missed and we will all be sharing our good memories for years to come.
The world is a littlle darker place without Marge. But Sunnybrook will shine tonight.
Sincere sympathy to the McGrath and extended family on Marge’s passing. We enjoyed her pleasant company during her many visits to Clonmel (Ireland). May Marge’s gentle soul rest in peace.
I knew Marge as she was a dear friend of my mom. Always admired her strong spirit. She will be truly missed. Rest In Peace Marge. Heaven has been waiting for you,
Marge has been a wonderfuld friend for all the many years I had the honor to share the Spred Ministry with her. Her presence lid up the room, her compassion, love and interest in our Special Friends and the Catechists inspired me. Marge had a great sense of humor and her laughter was contagious. I wil miss you so much! My heartfelt condolences to her loving family and her numerous friends!
My deepest sympathy to the McGrath Family. I have never forgotten how welcome Marge made me feel many years ago as a new parishioner at St Francis & member of the Women’s Club. It was always so nice to see her at Mass. I am so happy I got to see her at Marian Hannigan’s funeral Mass.
Irish Blessings 🙏🏻☘️