Obituaries

Margaret E. Miller

September 18th, 1945 – October 13th, 2025

Margaret E. Miller, 80, of Lewistown, IL, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on September 18, 1945 in Macomb, IL.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, John “Jack” and Hattie (Walton) Baldry, Jr.

She is survived by her brother; Anthony (and Tammy) Baldry of Lewistown, IL, two nieces; Sarah (and Eric) Stehl and Amber (and Jeff) Dearing, nephew; Mark (and Emily) Baldry, and six great-nieces and nephews; Ross Stehl, Lucas Dearing, Jack Dearing, Trinity (and Jessie) Baldry, Grant Baldry and Gage Baldry.

Margaret first worked for the State of Illinois in the License Plate Department. She went on to work for the Springfield Clinic before working in the billing department for the McDonough District Hospital for several years before retiring.

She was on the council for the Spoon River Towers where she resided. Margaret was known as one of the Astoria area “Golden Gals”. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed coloring in books and on her tablet and playing BINGO. She loved her family, especially all of her nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 12 pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church.

Condolences

October 14th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. I remember Margaret from her days with the Golden Girls. Deb and Jim Park

October 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Sending my Thoughts & Prayers for All of the Family. Plus sending a Hug for you Tony & Tammy. Sue Palmer and Family's

October 15th, 2025

Tony, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Teresa Garlisch

October 15th, 2025

Anthony and family I am sorry for your loss. I hVe many fond memories of Margaret. Kandy Young Clark