Margaret Bell Walsh, age 99 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew M. Walsh; loving mother of Matthew M. (Joyce) and Daniel J. (Patricia) Walsh; dear “Gram” of Matthew (Maggie), Amy, Sean, Margaret (Dan) Regan, Daniel (fiancee, Kate), Renee (Brian) Rafferty, Erin (Michael) Gibbons and Brian Walsh; proud “G.G.” of Brendan, Kathleen, Conor, Katherine, Peter, Jack and Kathleen; devoted sister of the late Harry and George Bell; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Margaret was lovingly cared for by Delia McGarry. Former Chicago Board of Education School Teacher and Matriarch of Walsh Construction Co. family. Family and friends will gather at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., on Monday for visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christ the King School Foundation, P.O. Box 42-8580, Chicago, IL 60642, St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608 or Misericordia/Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 appreciated. Info, Heeney- Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500.
