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Margaret Morello Obituary

Margaret M. Morello (nee Meehan), age 79 of Downers Grove, passed away. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 26, 4-8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove. Service Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien. Mrs. Morello was a graduate of DePaul University. She taught various grades in Downers Grove for 30 years at Puffer School District #69 and retired in 1993. She was also a member of American Legion Post #80 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Morello is survived her her son, John (Ruth) Morello of Plano; daughter, Maggie (Ed) Johnson of Naperville; grandchildren, Rebecca, Adam, Maxwell, Brad, Scott, Steffi; her sister, Patricia "Nellie" Bartos; brother, John (Theresa) Meehan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony F. (1994) and her sister Kate LiPuma. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Cross Assco, PO Box 771, Notre Dame, IN 46566-0771 or to the Northern IL Food Bank, 600 Industrial Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174 appreciated. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, (630) 968-0408
Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Feb. 25, 2008.

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john morello

July 27, 2008

Mom...I think about you all the time...I miss your sense of humor.
John

Julie (Keppner)Mang

March 12, 2008

Mrs. Morello was my 5 th grade teacher 26 years ago. I was saddened to hear of her passing, but I was filled with warm memories of her. I wonder today how she made it through the teaching day in high heels! She was a classy lady. She was warm, friendly, smart, and strong wrapped in a tweed pencil skirt. Above all she patiently let students linger after school to receive the nurturing they longed for, just by listening...She was one of my favorite teachers and I can see her in my mind like it was yesterday. Many share in your loss...

Lois Rettinger

February 27, 2008

Mrs. Morello (it's so odd to see her referred to as "Peg"!) was my 4th grade teacher at Puffer School 40 years ago. She remains to this day my favorite teacher (even having completed a Masters Degree). She was unfailing kind and understanding to a small awkward child, even when meting out well-deserved admonishments. She was the gold-standard of elementary school teachers. I think of her often and extend my deepest sympathy to her family.

Sarah Morello Zematis

February 27, 2008

Auntie Peg was such a generous lady with a strong spirit. We are sorry we cannot be with you all but we hope to see you soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
(daughter of Ralph Morello, Auntie Peg's nephew)

Ann

February 25, 2008

Auntie Peg will be remembered as the true meaning of the word "lady". I will forever admire her intelligence, strength and beauty.
My deepest sympathy,
Ann Morello Blanchard
(daughter of Aunt Peg's nephew, Ralph Morello)

Tim and Deb Brophy

February 25, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dr. Paul J. Mikulcik

February 25, 2008

Peg will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as a teacher, friend and colleague at Puffer!

Mike and Becky Pippenger

February 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

February 25, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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