Margaret D. Wirtel, nee Dowling, beloved wife of the late Richard Wirtel; devoted mother of Nancy, John (Coleen) and Peggy Wirtel; cherished grandmother of Kristen, Ashley, Anthony, Zachary, John Jr. and Steven; loving daughter of Helen and the late Patrick Dowling; fond sister of Mary Pat (the late Jim) Shaughnessy, Joan (Bill) Nolan, Jake, Katy (Doug) Bushue, Bill (Linda) and the late Packy Dowling; adoring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Cajetan for a 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Make a Wish Foundation would be appreciated. Info: 773-ST3-7700 or 708-423-5400
