Margaret "Peg" Garrels

March 29, 1946 - December 17, 2024 (78 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes

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Margaret "Peg" Garrels

March 29, 1946 - December 17, 2024 (78 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

Margaret Garrels Obituary

We bid farewell to Margaret Garrels of Pontiac, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 17, 2024 at the age of 78. Margaret touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles B. Reid and Margeret Deleon Reid; and her husband Jim Garrels. She is survived by: her children, Janet LaVarier (Doug) of Blackstone, Jeff Zapp (Sharon) of Pontiac, Kenny Zapp (Pam) of Fairbury and Mike Zapp (Charity) of Fairbury; her stepdaughters, Dawn Harper (William) of Spokane Valley, WA and Brenda Johnson of Benson, AZ; and her siblings, Judy Grossich, Jean Ferre (Keith) of Decatur, Jackie Gerber of Fairbury, Theresa Reid (Doug) of Fairbury and Don Reid (Angie) of Kempton. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice of charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes



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Dec 20

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Duffy-Pils Memorial
100 W Maple St, Fairbury, IL 61739

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Dec 20

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Forrest Township Cemetery

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