Margaret A. Parker

Margaret A. Parker, age 77, of St. Charles, formerly of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1949, in Montague, Massachusetts to Arthur and Flora Lewis. Margaret was united in marriage on April 3, 1967, to Thomas Parker. She was a devoted Pastor’s wife who loved and served the Lord. Margaret was a wonderful homemaker who treasured every opportunity to care and spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking (no one ever went hungry) and was generous and a great light to many. Margaret loved capturing every moment with pictures. She was a loving wife, mom, and GG.

Margaret is survived by children, Thomas (Charlene) Parker and Christine (John) Stern; grandchildren, Brian Parker, Kelly (Jacob) Orrico, Meagan Parker, Brittany (Nathaniel) Waldschmidt, Shannon Parker, Trinity Stern and Matthew Parker; and relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Parker, daughter, Margaret (Peggy) Parker and sister, Arlene O’Connell.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until time of funeral service at 1:00 P.M. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. & Main Street), West Chicago. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton.

Please feel free to wear bright colors, as Margaret loved to dress up and wear fun, colorful outfits. We know she is now with the Lord, rejoicing and celebrating in His presence. We’d love to honor her vibrant spirit and beautiful personality by filling the day with the bright colors she loved so much

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, you may make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.