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Obituary for Mairead "Maggie" Bertram
PEORIA- Mairead “Maggie” Bertram, 16, of Peoria, passed away at 10:38 PM, Sunday, March 4, 2012. She was born March 22, 1995 in Peoria, a daughter of Robert “Rob” and Stacie Newton Bertram. She is survived by her parents; one brother, George of Peoria; two sisters, Ruth at home and Samantha of Rockford; grandparents, Charles and Wayne Anne Newton of Brighton, IL; step-grandmother, Carol Bertram of Forrest, IL. Maggie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Peggy Bertram. She was a junior at Peoria Notre Dame High School where she was involved with the swim team, track team, the Art Club, Teens Walk For Life, and the Earth Club. Maggie danced for Flynn’s Irish Dancers for 9 years and was a member of Clover 4-H Club where she was an officer. She volunteered at P.A.W.S. in their Giving Independence program. She taught swimming at Mathewson’s Swim Lessons and worked as a hostess at the Lariat Club. In death, Maggie gave others life thru organ donation. A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Franciscan Fathers officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM, Wednesday, March 7 at Holy Family Church and one hour prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S. Giving Independence or Holy Family Church, Family and Faith Stewardship. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com
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