ELGIN - Margaret Funk, 85, of Elgin passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2016 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1930 in Three Rivers, MI the daughter of Harold and Thelma Schabacker. Margaret graduated from the University of Miami, FL. She was a Champion Horseman, loved Gardening, Needle Point and Bridge. Margaret enjoyed playing board games and cards with her grandchildren. She was a founding member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, and longtime member of the Elgin Country Club. Survivors include her children: Theresa Funk Baum, Michael (Karen) Funk, Patrick, (Jo Ann) Funk and Catherine Funk Jenkins; eight grandchildren: Ginny, Brien, Michael Jr., Jacob, Scott, Nicholas, Cody, Jazmyn; and a great granddaughter: Ashley; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arthur Funk in 2005; her son; Arthur Funk Jr.; grandchildren: Nathan Baum, Arthur "Trey" Funk III. two son-in-laws: William Baum and Todd Jenkins. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin with Rev. Richard Rosinski officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be on Friday at the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin from 3-7:00 PM. and on Saturday, at the church, from 9:45 AM until the time of mass. Memorials may be made to JourneyCare Hospice of Barrington. For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.