Margaret J. Rhode Obituary (1930

Margaret J. Rhode, 88, of Dwight, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac, Illinois Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight with Father Chris Haake officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight followed by rosary being recited at 5:00 pm. Burial will follow mass on Monday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dwight, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Pontiac Township High School Band Program or The Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Margaret was born February 16, 1930 in Chicago, IL a daughter of David and Mary (Gaffney) Moran. She married John A. Rhode on November 15, 1952. He passed away on March 16, 2012. She is survived by her sons: John Patrick (Margie) Rhode, James Rhode, Thomas (Teresa) Rhode and Michael (Rhonda) Rhode; and nine grandchildren; Meghan, Holly, Patrick and James Anthony Rhode; Benjamin, Daniel and John Paul Rhode and Griffin and Leah Rhode. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Daniel Moran; her husband; and one daughter: Mary Margaret Rhode. Margaret led a beautiful and full life, and we all will miss her love of music, cards, laughter, energy, and optimism, but when God called, she answered quietly and peacefully.