Margaret Marie Hennrich

MARGARET MARIE HENNRICH , 95 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:48 am, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was born to the late Andrew and Anna (nee Junger) Petrowske on January 10, 1924 in Mount Summit, Illinois.

Margaret married Louis Hennrich on March 26, 1945 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester; they shared 34 years of blissful marriage before he preceded her in death on April 1, 1979.

She was retired from Chester Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and belonged to the Blessed Virgin Sodality. She volunteered her time in helping others, delivering Memorial Hospital Meals on Wheels and working in the gift shop. She volunteered at the Randolph County Courthouse and helped when needed at the Knights of Columbus. She also quilted at the Senior Center and the Knights of Columbus for charity purposes.

One of her greatest enjoyments was playing cards with friends. She loved sports and loyally attended her grandchildren’s games and was also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Margaret was most certainly a people person. When she happened upon a friend she never failed to rush forward and hug them, regardless of the time or place. Hugs to her were akin to a heartbeat, a requirement of life.

She spent her her life showing her large, extended family, by way of her affection and compassion, the proper way to live; and when the days crept upon her, she revealed to them the way to enter into heaven. She was always full of love and laughter. She was remarkable and Margaret’s friends and family will miss her dearly.

Survivors:

3 Sons:

Ronald Hennrich Tarentum, PA

Robert (Joyce) Hennrich Chester, IL

Paul (Karlis) Hennrich Jackson, MO

2 Daughters:

Margaret Ann (Darrel) Eggemeyer Chester, IL

Jacinta (Denny) Mulholland Chester, IL

10 Grandchildren:

Katie Hennrich, Andy Hennrich, Darrel Hennrich, Scott (Danielle) Hennrich, Niki (Matt) Feret, Josh (Shena) Hennrich, Jessica (Matt) Schuwerk, Aaron (Amy) Eggemeyer, Shawn (Yvonne) Seymour and Matt (Jackie) Seymour

19 Great Grandchildren:

Ashley, Taylor, Alex, Kaleb and Madison Hennrich, Isabella, Lilly and Paul Feret, Cooper, Emma and Zane Eggemeyer, Will and Luke Schuwerk, Alyssa, Penelope, Piper and Prudence Seymour, Annalise Hennrich and Alexia King

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 2 Brothers – James and Raymond Petrowske, and 1 Daughter-in-law – Christine Hennrich

Funeral Mass :

11:00 am, Saturday, December 21, 2019

St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Saturday - 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. Mary’s Catholic School