Margaret A. Vrasich

Margaret A. Vrasich, 85, Woodstock, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Journey Care Hospice Center, Woodstock.

She was born May 4, 1927, in Chicago to Robert and Pauline (Machtemes) Schultheis.

On July 3, 1948, she married Peter P. Vrasich in Chicago.

She was a beloved mother and enjoyed raising her eight children and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include four sons, Allan (Virginia) Vrasich, David (Terri) Vrasich, Robert (Madonna) Vrasich and Chuck (Sherri) Vrasich; two daughters, Margaret (Gary) Krispin and JoAnna Vrasich; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (James) Bolger.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Peter and Tony Vrasich; two brothers; and a sister.

Visitation was March 19 at Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry.

The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Interment will be private. Memorials can be sent to the Church of Holy Apostles.