Margaret Marie Talaga's Obituary
Margaret Marie Talaga (nee Maurer), age 92, of Grand Haven, MI formerly of Franklin Park, IL passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Robbinswood Assisted Living Community. She was born May 7, 1930, in Chicago, IL and was married to Chester A. Talaga on April 12, 1952, in Schiller Park, IL. Chester preceded her in death on January 16, 1985.
Margaret was a devoted Catholic all her life. She was a member of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Franklin Park, IL, when she resided there and for the past 25+ years a member of St. Patrick — St. Anthony Catholic Church in Grand Haven. She was widowed at an early age of 55 and devoted the rest of her life after early retirement to her grandchildren and active participation at St. Patrick – St. Anthony’s. Margaret loved her family first and foremost, traveling, shopping and dining out.
She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jeffrey Talaga; two grandchildren, Jared (Caroline Michniak) Talaga and Kristopher Talaga; numerous nieces and nephews; and her stepsister, Joan (Harry) Prendergast.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at St. Patrick — St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment will be on Thursday, June 30, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois. Memorials to St. Patrick — St. Anthony Catholic Church are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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