Margaret Heine Feltmeyer's Obituary
Margaret Heine Feltmeyer, age 81, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in her home surrounded by her children.
Margaret was born on August 29, 1941 in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter to Carsie Ben "Arky" and Annie (Campbell) Bufford. On June 8, 1996, she married Charles "Chuck" Oren Feltmeyer and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2018. Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She had worked at P&C Trucking, Pinckneyville, IL as a secretary, Five Star Industries, Perry County Market Place, and retired from Granite City School District as a cook. Margaret was a Cardinal Baseball fan and especially a fan of Yadier Molina. She enjoyed going to the casino to play Buffalo, traveling and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, David (Darlene) Heine of Pinckeyville, IL; her daughter, Dana (Scott) Carney of Pinckneyville, IL; five grandchildren, Eric (Kayla) Heine, Ashley (Patrick) Bathon, Alex (Kathleen) Heine, Brooke (Ryan) Ryterski, and Nolan (Caitlin) Carney; thirteen great-grandchildren, Arlo and Ophia Heine, Presley Reeves, Arthur and Pharrah Bathon, Kylie Harvey, Uriah Heine, June and Jay Ryterski, Maddux, Houston, Kayson, and Everleigh Carney, and Gentry Carney due in April; two dogs, Gizmo and Daisy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Marvin and Benny Bufford; two sisters, Louise Hoffman and Bernice Vercellino.
Margaret's wishes were to be cremated with a celebration of life service to be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Perry County Humane Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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