Published on October 19, 2026 9:10 am
Last Updated on October 19, 2026 9:10 am
Margaret Ann (Greuel) Flood (88), lovingly known as “Margie”; passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded by the family, faith, and memories that defined her
remarkable life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose, Illinois, with Father Carmen
Scuderi, OFM, as celebrant. Burial will follow at Saint Rose Cemetery in Montrose. Rosary and wake services at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the family farm, 911 County Road 450N, Jewett, Illinois. The visitation immediately following from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In loving memory of Margie, memorials may be made to FOCUS, St. Rose of Lima Church, or the family welcomes Mass intentions to be offered in memory of her. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo is assisting the family.
Born on April 12, 1938, to Joseph and Florence (Sur) Greuel, Margie was raised on a dairy farm in the St. Mary’s Green Creek community, where she learned the values of hard work, faith, resilience, and service that would guide her throughout her life.
Margie grew up working on the family farm. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and later graduated from Teutopolis High School in 1956. Alongside her family, she worked in the fields, drove tractors and trucks, helped with every aspect of the dairy operation, and met the demands of farm life with determination and grace.
On February 15, 1958, Margie married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Flood, at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Green Creek. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and farming. They began with little, but through hard work they grew their farming operation and raised eight children at Rainbow Acres in rural Jewett, Illinois. Their home was filled with laughter, countless adventures, homemade meals, and a steady stream of family members, neighbors, and friends who always found a place at Margie’s table.
In 1977, tragedy struck when Kenny was killed in a farming accident while helping a neighbor. Left to raise eight children ranging in age from eighteen years to two years old, Margie met one of life’s greatest challenges with extraordinary courage. Through faith, perseverance, and determination, she preserved the family farm, supported her children, paid overwhelming debts, and continued building the legacy she and Kenny had begun together. She earned the honor of the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation Farm Family of the year. Her children often described her as both mother and father, provider and nurturer, whose strength carried the family through its most difficult years.
Margie was known throughout the community as a gifted cook and baker. Her homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, bread pudding, and countless family
meals became expressions of love and hospitality. Her kitchen was the heart of the family, a place where lessons were taught, prayers were shared, friendships were
formed, and generations gathered around her kitchen table.
She was deeply committed to 4-H and spent decades supporting youth through club leadership, demonstrations, livestock projects, county fairs, and mentoring young people. Her dedication earned her numerous honors, including recognition as a Lifetime 4-H Supporter. She also served her community as a board member of the Cumberland
County Soil and Water Conservation District, church ministries, and countless acts of quiet generosity. Faith was the cornerstone of Margie’s life. A devoted member of St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church in Montrose, she served on the Pastoral Council, participated in the Council of Catholic Women, and shared her talents wherever needed. She believed deeply that faith was best expressed through service to others.
Margie found joy in family gatherings, pinochle, county fairs, gardening, traveling, tractor pulls, church picnics, and watching her children and grandchildren continue traditions she and Kenny worked so hard to establish. She especially treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness.
She is survived by her eight children and their spouses, Marilyn (Rick), Charlotte (Rod) Haslett, Judy (Randy) McClure, Myra (Paul), Theresa (Dan) Schackmann, Ray (JoEllen) Flood, Randy Flood (Courtney Beaumont-fiancé) and Joyce (Mark) Hemmen; 24 grandchildren: Kyle, Ken, Rudy, Abby and Ricky; Kurtis and Douglas; Ashley, Brooke and Erica; Taylor and Paige; Eric, Erin and Nichole; Kenny, Jill, Josh and Jenna; Kendra and Penny; and Elise, Ross and Kaitlyn, 39 great grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Norma Greuel, and a community forever touched by her kindness, wisdom, generosity, and unwavering faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her granddaughters, Kylie Jo Flood and Julie Schackmann; her siblings and their spouses, Ruth (Frances) Stodden, Hilda (Morris) Dasenbrock, Mildred (Harry) Ludwig, Leonard (Rosemary) Greuel, Louis Greuel, and Mary (Roy) Michels; Paul and Marian Greuel, who died in infancy; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold (Charlene) Flood, Irene (Lou) Juris, Bernard (Alice) Flood, Leo (Wanda) Flood, Bob (Catherine) Flood, Anna Marie (Emil) Klein, Loretta (Don) Meinhart, and Leonard (Joan) Flood; and numerous family members and friends whom she loved deeply.
Margie’s life was a testament to perseverance, humility, service, and love. She taught her family to put God first, work hard, tell the truth, care for others, and never give up. Her legacy lives on not only in the farm she preserved and the family she raised, but in every loaf of homemade bread, every 4-H project, every family gathering, and
every act of kindness inspired by her example.
Margie spent her life caring for others, and in her later years, it was a true blessing to see that same love and care returned to her by the staff at Glenwood Assisted Living and her devoted caregivers. The family will always be grateful for the kindness, compassion, and comfort you gave her, and will carry each of you in their hearts with sincere appreciation.
“A life shaped by faith, family, hard work, humor, and love.” That was Margie Flood, and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com