Margaret E Sternberg

MARGARET E. STERNBERG, 98, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.

She was born to the late Albert and Mary (nee Kukarolo) Woll on November 29, 1927, in Sparta, Illinois.

On October 23, 1948, she married Glen E. Sternberg at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta. Together, they built a life centered around faith and family until Glen preceded her in death on December 17, 2014.

A dedicated homemaker, Margaret poured her heart into caring for her family and maintaining a welcoming home. She was a faithful member of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Walsh, Illinois. Outside of her devotion to her faith, she found great joy in gardening, cooking, tending to her flowers, and cheering on her favorite team as an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Above all, she cherished every moment spent with her family.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

   Beverly (John) Boudouris  Belleville, IL

1 Sister:

   Martha Schaefer  Evansville, IL

4 Grandchildren:

   Lee Boudouris (Lisa Augustine)

   Leslie Boudouris (Matt Sautman)

   Alison (Dan) Pautler

   Ryan (Julia) Montroy

4 Great Grandchildren:

   Elena & Wyatt Pautler, and Mia & Liam Montroy

Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter and her husband – Patti (Francis) Montroy, and several brothers and sisters

Funeral Mass:

   10:00 am, Monday, July 20, 2026

   St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Officiating:

   Fr. Steven Pautler

Interment:

   St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery

   Walsh, Illinois

Visitation:

   Monday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

   St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Memorials:

   St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery Fund