Marjorie "Marge" Missel

Marge Missel, 89, of Streator, died the morning of Christmas Eve 2023 at home in bed, surrounded by family. The family will host a celebration of life in spring of 2024.

She is survived by her children Stephen (Amy) Missel of Michigan, Donald (Dean Berndt) Missel of Normal, Jane (Lee Hubert) Missel of Hardy, VA., Susan Goodwin of Denver, CO., Sharon Missel of Davenport, IA and grandson, Brian Missel, who she raised; grandchildren Sara Missel, Amanda (Jeff Daniels) Missel, Lauren Pittman and great grandchildren Maya & Caden Missel-Daniels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Missel; her son, Timothy Missel; granddaughters Natasha Pittman & Laura Missel; great-grandson Aiden Missel-Daniels; and brothers John & Bill Sanford. 

Born June 6^th, 1934 to Edward & Frances Sanford. She was a lifelong resident of Streator, attending Streator High School where she met her husband, Lee Missel, whom she married October 27^th, 1952. Marge worked at Owens Illinois Glass for 34 years, before retiring with her husband. She spent her later years traveling & devoting time volunteering with St. Mary’s Hospital, the Salvation Army and with reading programs at Oakland Park Elementary. She was a longtime member of Central Church of Christ.

Hagi-Schultz Funeral home is assisting the family.