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Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Interment: St. Stephen's Cemetery - Flora, Illinois
Margaret J. “Marge” Seelman, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Marge was born March 19, 1925 in Bedford, Indiana to Chlorus Durland “C.D.” and Lucy Francis (McBride) McGannon. She married William Charles Seelman on August 31, 1947 in Flora. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1986.
Marge worked as a registered nurse for almost 40 years at Clay County Hospital, primarily as O.R. Supervisor. She was dedicated to nursing and her professionalism showed with her commitment to her patients. Marge was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
She is survived by her children: Chris (Rick) Rochetti of Arlington Heights, Bill (Marilyn) Seelman of Flora, Tim (Leann) Seelman of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Susan (Jim) Allison of Flora, and Greg Seelman of San Antonio, TX; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.
A funeral service for Marge Seelman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Flora. Interment will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to St. Ann’s Altar Society or Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Marge was such a lovely woman. We have many fond memories of her when we were all growing up together. May you find peace in your memories to help you through this time.
Susan and family, I am so sorry to note the passing of your mother. I know she has had a difficult few years, but that is now past. I do pray that God will grant you comfort and peace in the days and months ahead. Your mother was a delightful individual and I know she was a good neighbor to my mother when they both lived on Holly Lane.
My fondest memory of Marge was 39 years ago when I was a first time Mother, Marge and Susan came to my rescue and assured me my child and I would both survive then told me her own motherhood stories including how she kept her child (Tim) in her yard. She provided her nursing and motherly advice to me several times in that first year, usually throwing in a humorous story of her own. Prayers of comfort for all of you.
To Bill, Susan and families, you have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. Prayers for all.
Susan and all of the Seelman family, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I loved Marge and the training she gave me when I got out of nursing school. I always said she helped make me the nurse I turned out to be. We had a lot of laughs working together. May God be with you during this difficult time. Love to you all.
Please know I'm thinking of you all! Praying for God to comfort you at this time.
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweetheart.
Bill, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies for the entire Seelman family.
Bill, Tim, Susan, and Greg, my condolences to you all at the passing of your sweet Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of good memories as neighbor's growing up. Sorry for your loss and praying for you all
What a lovely lady. She is in heaven with the angels now. I will miss her. My sincere condolences. Thank you for allowing me to help care for this wonderful person.
Susan, Bill, Tim, Greg and Family. As you gather to reflect on your Moms Life, memories shared, mAy you all have all the blessings of a families love.
Susan and family; so sorry for your loss. Marge was definitely one of the nicest kindest people I knew. I know she will be greatly missed by you all.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Prayers to your family...
May Peace and Comfort surround you from Above as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother. Love, Kim Varner
Our deepest sympathy to the Seelman families.
Prayers and thoughts are with you through this time. Thinking of all the good times we had.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Marge was a great lady who was very outgoing and friendly. She was a hard worker and very caring. Keep her memory alive in your hearts with all the wonderful memories you have of her and with her. R.I.P, Marge
Prayers to the family, didn't know your Mother...just know that she must have been a amazing person to raise such great children. Susan, will never forget how much I appreciated you being a nurse when the boys were born. I'm sure your Mother was so proud of the profession you choose.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Mrs. Seelman was simply a wonderful woman. I always thought it only fitting that the first child to be born in the (then) new Flora Hospital was Marge and Bill Seelman's son, Bill. Sad to hear of her passing...she helped so many people in her life.
Blessings to all of the Seelman family. Love you all.
They just didn't make them better than Marge Seelman. Live on in the memory of her in the good old days!
Bill, Tim and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have such a wonderful family and were so kind when we lost our Dad. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear. I loved this lady from the moment I met her at CCH so many years ago. Susan you have her heart so she will live on through you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Seelman family.
Chris, Bill, Tim and Susan. Many years ago I remember nearly delivering a baby in back of a ambulance. As we backed into the Eroom dock, at CCH, Marge was standing there waiting for our arrival. We had to leave on another call and when we arrived back to CCH Marge told me that the baby had come less than five minutes after we'd left. She saved me that dad. She was a wonderful lady and such an asset to CCH, Flora and her family and friends. May her troubles now be over. She is once again with Bill in a place of rest and peace. You are all in our thoughts.
Our sympathies to the entire Seelman family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
My heart goes out to all the family,everyone who met Marge somehow became a part of her and was influenced forever by her kindness and love. She was Clay County's own June Cleaver ,rest in peace!
Susan..I am so sorry for your loss. She was a special woman. God bless you and your family and may he wrap his arms around you in this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I had the pleasure of doing your Mom's hair for many years. What a wonderful and caring person!!! She was my second mother! Loved her so much! Praying for all of you!
Prayers Susan and all your family.
Prayers to the family. She was the OB nurse when I was born! May God comfort you all!
My sincere condolences to all of you. Marge was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Thinking of you all. I have such fond memories of Aunt Marge.
Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Marge . She had such a sunny disposition and was always smiling. Keeping the family in our prayers .
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.
Susan you have always been there for so many during their sad times. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this time. Cherish the memories, they will help you through this final stage. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you.
I always had a great time with Margie! Didn't matter what kind of day or night I was having, she still brought a smile to my face. So glad I was lucky to have known her!
Sending you all hugs and prayers. Your mother will be missed, she is/was a very special lady.
Sorry to hear about your mom, Susan. May she rest in peace now, that she is re-united with Bill.
So sorry for the loss of your MOTHER. She was one great. caring person. Flora lost another GREAT person. GOD bless you all. Praying for all your family.
Bill,Susan,Tim, Chris, and Greg, So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your Mom's sense of humor, even when it was hard to smile. She was a light when Brax passed, and I've never forgotten it. Her struggle is over now and is free.Bless you all and your families. Dale and Sandi(Strickland) Castleberry
Dear Chris, We didn't know your mother but she had to be a wonderful person to have raised a daughter as wonderful as you. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Sophie and Brad
To all the Seelman family, we send our love and deepest sympathy. Your mother was a kind and caring woman. We are sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
How beautiful is the face and spirit that leaves behind a marvelous mother and courageous granddaughter in you Helen. My sincere condolences. But today she rejoices in the company of angels and walks with Jesus as our Heavenly Father holds her hand like a child.
Tim, what wonderful things I have read about your mother. She was an amazing person and an asset to the medical profession. Our prayers will be with you and Leann this week in your travel. Love to you both.
Chris your mother was beautiful and sounds just as beautiful from the inside. Sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs and kisses!
We were so sorry to hear the of the passing of Aunt Margie . Thoughts and prayers are with you
So sorry for your loss. Marge is happy now in Heaven where she is telling jokes and laughing with that smile on her face. She was a great lady.
To all the Seelman family, Our sympathies to you all during your time of loss. Live for each moment and enjoy the memories of life's many blessings with your mother and grandmother. Such a blessed family!
My sympathy to the whole Seelman family. I have so many fond memories of Bill and Marge through the yeaars. May God be with all of you at this sad time.
Marge was always such a good mentor to me. She would take the new grads under her wing and make you feel welcome, worthy, and comfortable. Marge had such a superb way of showing compassion to her patients. She was such a good role model. I worked with her for many years and she is a nurse that I could never forget. Marge exemplified the nurse that we all can be so proud of. Besides her compassion and love for nursing and for her patients she had a great sense of humor that could turn the worst day into the best. I will never forget who she was as a person and who she represented to the highest level in the nursing profession. An angel on earth has ascended to her maker. Thanks for all the memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
So sorry for your families loss.
Susan, Bill. Chris, Tim & Greg, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was special in so many ways. I loved her tenacity, her fun loving spirit, and at times her take no prisoners attitude. She was a great woman and a great role model. She leaves behind a legacy of love, not only for her family, but for the people she cared for and cared about. I am proud to have known her and will miss her smile and her get it done approach. You are in my heart and my prayers. Hopefully, her love and memories will give you peace. Love to all.
My sympathies to all the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers
Susan, I didn't know your mother, but from what I have read here...it sounds like you are a lot like her. Prayers for you and your entire family, during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family
Thinking of all of you and sending our thoughts, prayers & love. May Marge rest in peace.
Susan-Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Enjoyed getting to visit with your mom when she was in Assisted Living-she just had a spark about her which drew you to her. You were such a shoulder to talk to through my moms time with Hospice-will never forget the encouraging advice and the comforting care that you and the others provided. Even though families do not want their loved ones to suffer a longer time, you are never quite ready for that last goodbye. Thinking of you and your loss, she will always be here in a little part of you.
Bill & Marilyn, Thinking of you all. Grandma Cleta
God be with all of you, your Mom was quite an inspiration to all of us!
We offer the deepest sympathy to the Seelman families. Marge was of great comfort and help to the Ferguson and Fleener families in our times of need, as I am sure she was to so many other families. We are definitely loosing the best of our nations generations.
Chris, Bill, Susan, Tim, and Greg we didn't know your mother well but we know her wonderful family! Her picture was beautiful. Love and prayers!
Am truly sorry for your loss. CD was my father's, William McGannon, uncle. My grandfather was CD's brother, Leonard. Sorry I missed her when I lived in Flora and Olney.
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