Margret Lily (Sperlich) Schoenberg, 70, Burlington, died April 18, 2013, at her daughter’s home. She was born to the late Monica and Gerd Sperlich in Berlin-Schoeneberg, Germany, on June 24, 1942. Following birth, she resided in Berlin, Germany, then Chicago, from 1949 until 1952, and had been a resident of Burlington since 1952. On Sept. 21, 1963, at St. Mary’s congregation in Burlington, she married William Joseph Schoenberg, who preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2001. She worked as an accountant for McMahon-Veltus, S.C. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Lyons, and an active member of her Bible study group.
She enjoyed giving back to her community and did so through breast cancer walks and literary council. She enjoyed walking, camping, hiking, fishing, penny slots, knitting club, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. She loved people and her home was open to everyone.
Survivors include her daughters, Dawn (Nick) Covelli, Lisa (Martin) Swance, Keri (Seth) Redford; grandchildren, Morgan (Jason) DeBaere, Ashley and Whitney Covelli, Kacey Swance, and Olivia Redford; great-grandchild, Weston DeBaere; siblings, Horst ‘Sonny’ Sperlich, DeeDee Sperlich, Barbara Begale, Janice Jackley, and Harriet Schoenberg.
She was further preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Ann Schoenberg; and brother-in-law, Richard Schoenberg.
A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Lyons on Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m., with Parish Director Dan Hull officiating. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, Burlington, is serving the family. All memorials will be donated to METAVivor Research and Support, Inc., whose funding is applied toward metastatic breast cancer research.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Frick of St. Luke’s Hospital and his staff as well as VITAS Hospice, especially Robin and Beverly, for their unparalleled care and support.
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I went to school with Marge, and always liked her, even though I didn’t know her real well. Always would have like to have been good friends with her, as she was a super nice, smart woman.
Marge was a true class act. She shouldered life’s weights with strength and dignity and grace, and always, always with that great big smile. I admired her immensely, and will miss her light.
Maggie was always a joy to be with. She could face any situation, good or bad, and see it through to a positive solution. These past several years her courage and fighting spirit became an inspiration to all who knew her. She’ll be remembered always.
Ron and Beth Travis