Margaret E. Picha
April 10, 1915 — July 30, 2012
Margaret E. Picha (Nee Ancel), age 97, at rest on July 30, 2012.
Survived by three sons Donald A. (Marjorie) , Robert J. (Mary), Wayne L. (Janice) Picha, grandmother of Gary (Cindy), Jeffrey (Cindy) Picha, Margaret (John) Hanson, Susan (John) Bailey, Kathryn (Robert) Legler, Joseph (Carly), Anthony (Jill), Nicole Picha, twelve great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Marlene Ancel and Katherine Ancel, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was born in Joliet.
Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Margaret (nee Filak) Ancel, step mother Theresa (nee Mutz) husband Albert J. Picha, Brothers Joseph, George and John Ancel and sister Theresa Jaksetich.
Margaret was a member of St. Cecelia Society, K.S.K.J St. Joseph #2. Margaret was a baker in the kitchen at St. Francis College for 15 years.
Memorial contributions in MargaretA�??s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Mohin Samaraweera and the staff at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center.
A Celebration of MargaretA�??s life will begin on Saturday August 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. with prayers at the funeral home chapel then moving in procession to St. Joseph Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday August 3, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at TezakA�??s Home to Celebrate Life. Obituary and Tribute Wall for Margaret at www.tezakfuneralhome.com.