Margaret J. Esslinger

Margaret J. Esslinger, 96, formerly of Bowen, Illinois, and more recently of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois.

Margaret was born November 15, 1927, in Rushville, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Lila (Pratt) Greer. She was united in marriage to Clinton G. Esslinger on April 28, 1946, in Macomb, Illinois. He preceded her in death in January of 1992.

Surviving is one son, Greg Esslinger of Albuquerque, NM; two daughters, Jackie (Joe) Smith of Lacon, IL and Georgiann (Dean) Hood of Ipava, IL; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Margaret was a homemaker, church custodian and meat wrapper for Crossland Locker.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen with burial to follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to the Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.