Margaret Mary Hancock

Margaret Mary Hancock, age 89, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born September 15, 1935, in Oak Park, IL the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Hogan

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William Hancock Sr., and her sister Kathleen (Ron Arado) and brother William (Bill) Hogan.

Margaret was a strong woman filled with determination. She enthusiastically embraced her husband, William, their five children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Margaret had a deep-rooted faith and was a member of St Isidore Catholic Church. She was known as a great storyteller and cared for meaningful conversations. Throughout her lifetime Margaret enjoyed reading, crocheting, golfing and trying new recipes. Margaret’s recipes and generous gift giving were the hallmark of every Hancock birthday and holiday. Her Thanksgiving and Christmas meals will always be cherished family favorites.

Margaret is survived and dearly missed by her four sons and one daughter, William Jr., Michael (Melanie), Terrence, Kathleen Short (late Steven) and Patrick Hancock (Wendi); her grandchildren, Josh (Jenna), David (Tamara), James (Courtney), Elizabeth (Kyle Probst), Andrew (Taylor), Bryan, Colin (Casey Kelly) and Alexandra; her great grandchildren, Vivienne, Finnegan, Caroline, Nolan, Harper, and Eloise; and her sister-in-law, Rosemary Baird (late Arch) and John Hancock (late Judith). She was also cherished by 10 nieces and 7 nephews.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. with mass at 10 a.m. Friday April 11, 2025, at St. Walter Catholic Church in Roselle.

A life with love is a life that’s been lived.

Due to Lenten restrictions all flower deliveries should be sent to Margaret in care of Cefalu Seaside Sicilian Restaurant at 1180 Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL.