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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