Margaret Zelhart's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois

Margaret Zelhart

May 24, 1939 - September 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Margaret Zelhart's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Margaret Zelhart

May 24, 1939 - September 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

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Margaret Zelhart Obituary

Margaret Zelhart of Joliet, Illinois, born on May 24, 1939, passed away on September 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Douglas and Helen Douglas; her husband Donald Gene Zelhart; and her brothers, Phillip and James Douglas.

She is survived by: her children, Debra Jones (Rodger), Catherine LeCuyer (Michael), David Zelhart (Christine) and Rebecca Calisti (Gary). She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care or Friendship Baptist Church in Plainfield, IL. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute page at http://www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a message.

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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Sep 21

Visitation

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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Sep 21

Funeral service

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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Sep 21

Burial

Woodlawn Memorial Park
23060 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431

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