Marjorie Ann Garland

Marjorie Ann Garland age 98, a longtime resident of DeKalb, died on Monday March 20, 2017 in Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.

Marge was born on August 3, 1918 in Maytown, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ella Mae (Duffy) Friel.

In 1951, Marge married Thomas L. Garland, who shared her lifetime interest of reading, traveling, music, and dancing. Marge enjoyed playing cards with her long-time friends and was an active member of the St. Mary Catholic Daughters of America #996, and Altar and Rosary Society. She was a loving mother and devoted to her family and friends and bound them together with visits, letters, phone calls, and prayers. Prior to retirement in 1994, Marge worked for Jewel Chef's Kitchen.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Garland, sons and daughters Greg (Carol) Garland of Waukesha, WI, Steve (Rhonda) Garland of Sycamore, Bradly (Susan) Garland of Cincinnati, OH, Nancy (Bill) McGing of Elmhurst, Mary Nell (Mario) Mendez of Prospect Heights, Scott Garland (Jim Pawelski) of Chicago; along with 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Veronica Friel, Willard Friel, Perry Friel, Marietta (Friel) Gugerty, and Nate Friel.

Funeral mass will be held on Friday March 24, 2017 at 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Dean Russell officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday March 23, 2017 at 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm, with a Wake Service at 6:45 pm. Cremation will take place after services at Finch Crematory, with burial at a later date in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.