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Margaret A. "Peg" France
January 27th, 1930 – April 18th, 2018
Margaret Ann "Peg" France, age 88 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 8:11 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Chandlerville, IL, the daughter of Gustav and Nelda (Keith) Dallmann. On December 27, 1948, Peg married William G. Dean in Chandlerville. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1982. She then married Willard G. France in 1984. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Stephen (and Carol) Dean and Scott (and Brenda) Dean, one daughter, Kathryn (and Bob) Bridges, all of Astoria, two step-daughters, Teresa (and Rick) Blythe of Springfield, IL, and Janine (and Steve) Danner of Astoria, one step-son, Joe (and Tana) France of Astoria, 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
Peg was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Deanna Jo Dean, and two sisters JoAnn Lane and Elizabeth Campbell.
She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havana, IL, the ACBL Bridge where she was a Life Master, and PEO Chapter Y in Havana.
She was a former President of the Astoria Women's Club, and former member of the Astoria Home Extension, and County Board. She was active on several advisory committees for the Astoria Schools and served as a tutor.
Peg was a 4-H leader for many years and was Cub Scout Den Mother.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Kevin Wendorf will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20th from 6-8 pm and again on Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Condolences
April 19th, 2018
Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. Robert and Susan Cameron
April 19th, 2018
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Gary and Letha Clark
April 19th, 2018
Prayers for all the family, very sorry to hear about Peg. Bob and Susie Bucher
April 19th, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers
April 19th, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to all of you at this terribly sad time.
Mike and Pam France
April 20th, 2018
Prayers for peace in the loss of your dear Mom. My thoughts are with you. Marcy Burrus
April 20th, 2018
Our sympathies are extended to the entire family. It is extremely difficult to lose a mother. Mary and Lowell Aten
April 20th, 2018
It was an honor to get to know Peg through PEO. She was always warm and welcoming, and her friendship was a gift. Prayers for all the family as you celebrate the life of this truly special woman.
April 20th, 2018
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you at this sad time Patty Wherley
April 20th, 2018
I was sorry to read about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rita Corson
April 20th, 2018
Your mom was very kind to me when I lost my mom. They both raised kids in the same era and had a lot in common being farm wives with large families to raise. I appreciated her smile, cards and kind words. My sincere sympathy to your whole family. Sally (Trone) Bair
April 20th, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for all! Love Vickie and Dee
April 20th, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Randy andJoEllen Myers Doyle
April 20th, 2018
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Peg! Our thoughts and prayers to all of her Family at this sad time! 🙏🏻 Mike and Peg Davis
April 20th, 2018
Blessing you with prayers and may you have many Happy Memories. Peg was a special person to me, she helped me out when I was at a turning point in my life. I will miss her.
My Sincere condolence to her family.
Sandra K.Yocum
April 20th, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your family’s loss of Peg. She was a dear lady & so kind to us when we lost Justin. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton
April 20th, 2018
Hugs and prayers for all of you. Our deepest sympathy, Kevin and Rita Schultz & family
April 20th, 2018
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for all of you.
From ALL of us, The Taylor Families
April 20th, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you ALL. From ALL of us, The Harold Malott Families
April 20th, 2018
We're so sorry for your loss. Sincerely,
Jack and Suzie Glisson
April 20th, 2018
We're so sorry to here of your family's loss. Sending our sympathy and love to all. Whitney and Jordyn Davis
April 20th, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Tim and Vicki Phillips
April 20th, 2018
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with all.
Jim & Karen Hopkins and Family
April 20th, 2018
May the love and support of your family and friends help you through this. Sending prayers, hugs, and loads of love. Jeff and Patsy Henson
April 20th, 2018
I’m so sorry to hear of your losss. She must have been a remarkable woman!
Connie Charlesworth
April 20th, 2018
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole familyJimmy and Debbie Derry
April 20th, 2018
My sincere
April 20th, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the whole family.Your mom was a sweet and kind lady. When i lost my mom she was very caring and concerned how we wete doing. Very thoughtful person
April 20th, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Mike and Linda Blemler
April 21st, 2018
Prayers and thoughts with all of you during this time and beyond. Steve and Becky Sudbrink
April 21st, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Melba Baker
April 21st, 2018
So sorry for your loss Peg was a great friend Marvin and Marilyn Biesenthal
April 21st, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Jodie & Robbin Kost
April 22nd, 2018
Sorry for your loss...My thoughts are with you..Mark Skiles
April 22nd, 2018
My heartfelt condolences for the family Frances for the loss of your beloved mother, that our God Jehovah keeps Margaret in his memory in the day of the resurrection. John 6;39,40 and give everlasting life here on the earth made a paradise Psalms 37:11,29, God promised these blessing and he will fullfill it. The peace of God be with you.
April 22nd, 2018
You have our sincerest condolences.
Pete and Dee Egleton
April 22nd, 2018
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
April 23rd, 2018
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So sorry for your loss you're in our prayers Daniel and Becky Hamm