Marguerite Drevalas was born March 7, 1928, at St. Ann's hospital in Chicago to Nicholas and Clara (Iversen) Drevalas.  She was born a twin with sister Marie.  Marie died of diphtheria at 2 years old.  Throughout her life, Marge often spoke with fondness of Marie and often described her as the "cute" one in pictures.

Marge was predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers Constantine (Juanita), Theodore (Jerry), William (Alice), a sister Irene Midura (Chester) and a nephew Douglas Drevalas and niece Geraldine Alger.  Marge never married and had no children of her own, but she delighted in her 13 nieces and nephews.  She was the "fun" aunt always active in their lives, taking them to museums, plays, baseball games, church picnics, and always present at family events and holidays.  Barbara Dyche Estes (Norm), Diane Lustig (Lee), Kristin Scharringhausen (Jack), Ted Drevalas (Sandy), Michael Drevalas (Nancy), Geraldine Alger (Mel), Gregory Midura, Linda Carstensen (Howard), Timothy Midura (Laurie), Keith Midura, Douglas Drevalas, James Drevalas (Ann), and Lenore Pitstick (Mark).  She was delighted when great and great-great nieces and nephews joined the family and always was interested in their lives.

Marge attended Spencer Elementary and Austin High School in Chicago, graduating in 1945.  She graduated on a Friday and started work the next Monday (from teen to adult over the weekend).  Years later, she went to night school and earned a bachelor's degree from North Westen University at age 50.  She was a lifelong learner and took continuing education courses throughout her life.

Marge loved to travel and visited more than 40 countries around the world from Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and Africa.  Her travels ranged from the southern tip of Chile to the northern most part of Norway.

Marge lived with and cared for her mother Clara until her death in 1970.  She then lived in Cicero for many years and continued to work for AT&T.  She retired from AT&T after a career of 45 years.  In 1996, Marge moved into Oak Trace Retirement Community in Downers Grove.  She lived in the same apartment for 30 years.  She had many friends and participated in a variety of activities, most notably Brain Power, Rummikub, Bingo and many special presentations offered to the seniors.

You cannot know Marge without becoming aware of her deep faith in God.  She was very active at Cicero Bible Church and when she moved to Downers Grove she attended LaGrange Bible Church.  Here she made many friends, most notably the very large Enright/Ondrasek families.  These wonderful people adopted her into their family and called her Aunt Marge and included her in many family occasions.  Marge also supported many Christian missions.  She was always interested in how God was working around the world.

Marguerite, at 96 years old, decided in November that she could use more assistance in her daily life.  She decided it was time to move into a new apartment in the Assisted Living section of Oak Trace.  She had just completed this move to her new apartment and was looking forward to enjoying her remaining years with the higher level of care.  Unfortunately, a fall ended those plans after only a few weeks.  She spent her remaining days in the hospital and succumbed to complications from the fall and other health issues.  She passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024.  She had no fear of death and looked forward to her final transition to be with her Lord and Savior.

A memorial service will be held at LaGrange Bible Church, 850 7th Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525 on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.