Marguerite Grace Friederich

Marguerite Grace Friederich, 92, of Pekin passed away at 6:00 AM Friday, November 07, 2008 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Marguerite was born on March 25, 1916, in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to Walter and Katherine (Bushman) Alfs. She married Robert W. Friederich in Pekin, IL on June 4, 1941. He died on June 26, 1995. Also preceding in death are two brothers, John and Howard Alfs. Surviving are; two sons, Dr. Gary (and Julie) Friederich of Palos Park, IL and Dr. Ronald L. (and Sara) Friederich of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Jenna (and Mark) Davis, Dr. Tracee Friederich, Joseph Ronald Friederich, Trenton John (and Jennifer) Friederich; one step grandchild, Juliana Friederich; two great grandchildren, Sophia Davis and Trent Friederich Jr.; one brother, Homer (and Betty) Alfs of Fort Smith Arkansas. Marguerite was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ for over 70 years. She sang in the choir, was a member of the JOY Circle, Fidelis Sunday School Class and Mission Service Committee. She was a member of the Pekin Hospital Auxiliary and former board member of Christian Civic Outreach.