Margaret Mary Balestri Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Margaret Mary Balestri (Ottawa, Illinois), born in Morris, Illinois, who passed away on January 5, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Underhill and Edna Underhill (Miesen); her grandson Ian Mark Balestri; her brother Jerry Underhill; her parents-in-law, Aldo and Secondena "Dena" Balestri; and her sisters-in-law, Mary Schroeder, Diane Balestri and Mary Ann Underhill.
She is survived by: her husband William P. Balestri; her children, Michael Balestri (Courtney) of Oglesby, Mark Balestri (Emily) of Peru, Luke Balestri of Chicago and Gina Balestri (Hayley) of Moline; her grandchildren, Ava, Landon, Logan, Bradyn, Lily and Nolan Balestri; her brother Patrick Underhill (Patricia) of Oswego; and her siblings-in-law, Charles Balestri of Princeton, NJ, John Balestri (Maria) of LaSalle, Kent Schroeder (Jeanette) of Mascoutah and Jo Ann Underhill of Ottawa. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Mags always had her family's health and safety in mind, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Horizon House, St. Bede Academy and Marquette Academy.
