Obituaries
Margaret M. Lorden
June 25, 1960 - October 16, 2019
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VISITATION
October 22, 2019 | 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday - Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street (Rte 38) Geneva
- Funeral
- October 23, 2019 | 10:30 A.M. Wednesday
- Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 Main Street Batavia
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Burial Location
Private
Batavia, IL – Margaret M. Lorden (nee Shackelton), age 59, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.
Margaret (Peggy) was born on June 25, 1960, the youngest of six children to the late Caroline and William Shackelton. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Throughout her life, Peggy’s passion for helping others led her to pursue a long career as a nurse. Peggy loved to travel, spend time with her dogs (Daisy, Lucie, and Sophie), enjoy the outdoors, garden, and play games with family and friends. Peggy was married to the love of her life, Daniel Lorden, for 37 years. The couple had three children Christopher (Katie), Bryan (JoAnna), and Jeffrey. She is survived by four grandchildren William, Benjamin, Luke, and Taylor. She is further survived by her siblings: Maureen Shackelton, Kathleen Shackelton, Eileen Zdanowski, William Shackelton, and Timothy Shackelton; and sister- and brothers-in-law: William Lorden, Patrick Lorden, Linda Mull, John Lorden, and James Lorden.
Peggy spent the past seven years battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The disease progressed over the years, yet she never lost her desire to live life to the fullest. Peggy spent these past years advocating for those currently battling ALS and those who may be impacted by it in the future. While the disease progressed over time, Peggy continued to let her love for family and friends keep her motivated to push through each day.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), 300 Technology Square Suite 400, Cambridge, MA 02139.
Visitation services will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State Street in Geneva, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main Street in Batavia, IL.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements entrusted to Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
www.yursfuneralhomes.com (630) 232-7337
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Mary Ann Sestak from Batavia, IL
"Dan,I am so very sorry for your loss of Peggy. She was a most lovely and courageous lady! The two of you were a beautiful witness of the Sacrament of Marriage.God bless you and your family at this time of deep sorrow, Dan. May His peace and comfort be with you today and beyond.Blessings."
Suzanne Heronemus from Batavia, IL
"Dan, we are so very sorry for the loss of Peg. What a warrior she was! It breaks our hearts knowing what you both endured and imagining now this new painful journey that has begun for you. Please know that you and your family continue to be in our prayers."
Sue Funk (Fonsue) from Wheaton, IL
"Dan I am so sorry. Peggy will always be remembered as a lady that enjoyed life, enjoyed laughing and loved her family deeply. I didn’t get out nearly as much as I’d liked to have, but I treasure those visits. God Bless."
Kelly Samperi from Batavia , IL
"I'm so very sorry for the family’s loss of sweet Mama Peg. What a spirit she had through this difficult illness. Your family is the picture of grace and strength. How lucky I am to have known her. I’ll continue to pray for you all as I have through these years."
Whitney Johnson from Winfield , IL
"Dan & family, I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. Peggy truly was one of the best nurses I’ve ever worked with and her wit & laugh is what helped make our difficult job something to look forward to. We would find ourselves in the craziest situations and somehow always end up laughing until we were crying. I am so glad she once gave me the recipe for her yummy cinnamon coffee cake because I’ll always think of her when I make it! 🙂 She will be greatly missed!!"
Joan Skupien from Mesquite , TX
"Dan so sorry for your families loss. Peggy was my first friend at the hospital when she asked if our sons could play together that was 33 years ago. I’m proud to have called her my friend for all these years even though we live so far away. Bill, myself, Michael and Deanna will be keeping you and your family in our prayers."
Hollis Stevenson from Hillsboro, OH
"Linda, please know all your friends and collegues in Hillsboro are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Liam asks about you almost every day when I pick him up - he is very concerned and misses you a lot!"
Victoria M Guerra from Franklin Park, IL
"Dan and families. I'm so sorry for the loss of Peggy. She was such a wonderful person, so sweet, caring, loving and joyful. I will treasure the memories I have of Peggy, going to her mothers house and meeting all the family such a fun and loving family, I had brought Peggy with me to a macrame class it was another fun adventure and I had come to visit you and Peg when you guys were going to college in bloomington/normal, Tim had a bowling turnament. Love and Miss you Peggy. Rest in peace sweet angel."