Margaret Mary Mekeel
February 19, 1929 - June 5, 2018
Margaret M. Mekeel, age 89, of Amboy, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. She was born in Amboy, February 19, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Fannie (Mule) Merlo. She was a graduate of St. Anne Grade School in Amboy and Amboy High School Class of 1947. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club in Amboy. Margaret worked at St. Anne Catholic Church and the Village Inn Nursing Home both in Dixon. She married Arthur "Joe" Mekeel in Amboy on September 2, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister Alice Finn. She is survived by her children Kathy (Steve) Gardner of Amboy, Donald (Diane) Mekeel of Sterling, Frank (Kathy) Mekeel of Amboy, Mary (Roland) Derksen, Zeeland, MI, John Mekeel of Dixon, Theresa Mekeel of Dixon, Paul Mekeel of Dixon, Patrick (Brigette) Mekeel of Sterling, Michael Mekeel of Galt, and Thomas Mekeel of Dixon; 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; 1 sister Lena Merlo of Dixon; 1 sister-in-law Ann (Ed) Rios of Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy with the Rev. Timothy Draper, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until time of service in the church. A memorial has been established to St. Patrick Church Food Pantry.
Margaret M. Mekeel, age 89, of Amboy, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. She was born in Amboy, February 19, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Fannie (Mule) Merlo. She was a graduate of St. Anne Grade School in Amboy and... View Obituary & Service Information