Margaret Ballinger's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2026 in Neoga, Illinois

Margaret Ballinger

March 9, 1937 - October 8, 2026 (89 years old)

Neoga, Illinois

Margaret Ballinger's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2026 in Neoga, Illinois

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Margaret Ballinger

March 9, 1937 - October 8, 2026 (89 years old)

Neoga, Illinois

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Margaret Ballinger Obituary

Margaret Ballinger of Neoga, Illinois, born on March 9, 1937, passed away on October 8, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Schwerdt and Dorothy Schwerdt (Ludwig); her husband Harold Ballinger; her son Michael Ballinger; and her siblings, Dorothy, Marilyn, Eilleen, Emma, Bonnie, Rita, Henry, George, Lawrence and Mike.

She is survived by: her children, Cyndi Ambrosch (Rick), Deborah Kaufman (Steve), David Ballinger (Anna) and Mary Lee (Alan); her daughter-in-law Diana Ballinger; and her grandchildren, William Rahn (Kayleigh), Alissa Wilder (Austin), Sarah Ambrosch, Amber Willenborg (Drew), Brianne Kaufman, Gunner Ballinger and Derrick Ballinger. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church (650 Walnut Ave, Neoga, IL 62447). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St Mary of the Assumption Church (690 Walnut Ave, Neoga, IL 62447).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the St Michael School of Sigel.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 14

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
650 Walnut Ave, Neoga, IL 62447

Wed

Oct 14

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St Mary of the Assumption Church
690 Walnut Ave, Neoga, IL 62447

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