Mrs. Margaret Garritson

March 21, 1932 - April 19, 2015

Margaret Garritson nee Van Henkelum age 83 Geneseo, Il. Formerly of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Unity Point Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois. Margaret was born on March 21, 1932 in Wheatfield, Indiana the daughter of Jessie nee Mooi and Henry Van Henkelum. Beloved Wife of Mark Garritson, United in Marriage on January 12, 1952 in Palos Park, Il. Dear Mother of Michael ( Beth ) Garritson of Valparaiso, In., Jessann ( Larry ) Randich of Lockport, Il., Steve ( Barbara ) Garritson of Brookfield, WI., Caryn ( Larry ) Vandersnick of Geneseo, Il.& Mark ( Christine ) Garritson of Lockport, Il. Grandmother Emily & Steven Garritson, Melissa Randich, Stephanie ( Adam ) Hansen , Ben Garritson, Christopher ( Brooke) & Conner Vandersnick, and Krystal & Kayla Garritson. Sister of Ann Van Henkelum and the Late H. “Whitey” ( Shirley ) Van Henkelum, the late Cora ( Clarence ) Esche, the late Grace ( the late Robert ) Busch, the late Bertha ( the late James ) Colby, the late Loretta ( the Late Jesse ) Schiera, the late Gerald Van Henkelum, the late James ( Pat ) Van Henkelum & the late Andrew Van Henkelum. Aunt of Many Nieces and Nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Service 11:30 am at the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church 12312 S. 88th Ave. Palos Park, Illinois Private Interment Palos Oak Hill Cemetery. For many years Margaret was a sales associate for Bud's Store for Men in Palos Heights she also enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, biking and walking and she loved to follow her grandchildren and their activities. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Palos Park Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. For Information Please Call (708) 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com