Margaret M. Warrington
Margaret M. Warrington age 57, of 1820 North 6th St. Quincy died on Saturday, September
28, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born February 9, 1956 in Chincoteague, VA, a daughter of Verne W. and Veronica G. (Kelly) Hagstrom. She married William E. Warrington on July 19, 1980 in Rock Island, IL and he survives.
Marg Warrington RN, BSN loved her job. For nearly 25 years she was the self-proclaimed “finest nurse to walk the grounds of the Illinois Veteran’s Home”, bringing joy to so many with her outstanding care and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Her passion was gardening. She, often with grandson Damien or friend Amy, could be seen in her golf cart, the back loaded with tools and mulch, planting and tending the flower beds on the Veteran’s Home grounds. She referred to the 8th Street Gate as “my signature garden”. She was a devoted member of St. Anthony’s Church and a generous supporter of Washington School.
Most of all, she loved her family.
In addition to her husband William, survivors also include her father, Verne Hagstrom of Quincy; two sons, Stephen (Courtney) Warrington of Philadelphia, PA and Kenneth Warrington of Quincy. Four grandchildren, Austin, Henry and Arden Warrington of Philadelphia and Damien Warrington of Quincy. Two brothers, Rev. Thomas Hagstrom and Joe (Michelle) Hagstrom and a sister, Elizabeth (Jeff) Reid all of Quincy; in-laws, nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her mother, a daughter, Kelly Warrington, and a brother William James Hagstrom.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Catholic Church by Rev Thomas Hagstrom. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church.
I had the privilege of working with Marg Warington RN and she was an excellent nurse. I adored her sense of humor. I can still hear her telling me that she was the finest nurse that ever walked on the grounds of IVH. She touched the hearts of the patients and her co-workers. Please know that my prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God bless you.
sorry to hear of your loss. We lived across the street on north Fifth for years. She was a real nice lady our prayers are with you
Marg and I were best friends in High School. She has always had the most unique sense of humor and I don’t think I’ve known anyone else with such a positive outlook on life in spite of some of the difficult times she knew. I will miss hearing from her: a card or letter from her was something to look forward to opening, because I knew I would smile and laugh. She left us far too soon and I will miss her terribly.
Bill and family, I worked with Marg for several years at IVH. She was such a wonderful person to work with’ She could always lift your spirits when you were down she had a smile that wrapped around the world. She will be sadly missed. She was the greatest nurse that walked the grounds of IVH. Marg Warrington RN BSN.
Bill and family may God embrace you at this time of need.
Will always have fond memories of Marg. Enjoyed working with her at IVH. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Will always hear her saying ” the finest nurse to walk the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home” and she truly was. She will be missed by all who worked with her and knew her. She was loved by many.
Bill, Verne and Father Tom, So sorry for your loss. Marg was such a great lady. Our deepest sympathy and prayers
Worked with Marg for a few years. Enjoyed her warm personality. She gave me some flowers that I still have in my yard and enjoying. I thought of her the other day when I saw the flowers, not knowing she had been ill. Sorry for your loss.
The finest nurse to walk the grounds of the llinois Veterans Home. No one had more influence on my nursing career than Marg. She will be forever missed.
Marg,
What a great friend and nurse. The finest nurse to walk the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home!! Loved playing softball with you, hanging out on the patio drinking strawberry margaritas and just laughing. You will be deeply missed.
Bill I am so sorry for your loss.
Joanna and Gary Bunch
i remember you riding your bike to work. you were always there for the cna .you will be missed
You helped me landscape my yard and my aunts yard,what a blessing you were and a friend .I see all the flowers around the Vets home and thank God for you.
Marg you will be dearly missed by all your Co-workers and Friends at IVHQ. You were an inspiration to many! R.I.P.
Thinking of you all at this hard time. I’m sorry for your loss.
Love,
Kathy