Mary Margaret Coggeshall

Mary Margaret Coggeshall, age 89, of Golden, Illinois, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:10 pm in Golden Good Shepherd Home. Margaret was born February 11, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of James and Pearl Shields Coggeshall, Sr. Margaret was a housekeeper, caretaker and dear friend to LaVora and Gene Reid for many years. Margaret was always a strong, faithful woman. She served on numerous committees at First Presbyterian Church over the years. She was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan. Margaret is survived by her brother, David (Esther) Coggeshall of Golden, IL; a sister, Frances (Harry) Vonholt of Clayton, IL; six nieces and nephews, Eric Coggeshall of Denver, CO, Robin (Claudia) Coggeshall of Camp Point, IL, Jeane Coggeshall of Golden, Steve (Jan) Vonholt of Clayton, Deb (Steve) Clair of Quincy, and Janet (Kevin) Allison of Camp Point; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and the dear family that adopted her as a loving mother and grandmother for three generations, Kristen (Jerry) Melching of Springfield, IL and their children, Alexandria (Richard) Elder and Regan Melching, and Michael (Brenda) Smith of Temecula, CA and their children, Zachary and Dakota Smith....[more]

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Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother James Lewis Coggeshall, Jr. Private services will be held with the Rev. Darwin Smith officiating, followed by burial in Howe Cemetery, near Clayton, Illinois. To attend Margaret's service remotely, please join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:00 am Central Time using the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/99491789 Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.