Margaret L. Camey

KEWANEE – Margaret L. Camey, 74, of Kewanee, died at 1:40 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Kewanee Care Home.

She was born February 1, 1950 in Kewanee, the daughter of Dale and Dorothy (Nordstrom) Doye. She married Rik Camey in 1969. Survivors include her two daughters, Kim (Mark) Tudder of Kewanee and Danielle Camey of Galva, three brothers; David (Caroline) Doye of Florida, Mike Doye of Kewanee and Dennis (Florence) Doye of Duncan, IL, six grandchildren; Mallery (Austin) Pettis, Katie and Ryan Tudder and Samantha, Jennifer and Kimber Schwigen, ten great grandchildren; Lillie, Brynn, Addison, Leo, Dylon, Aliana, Drevyn, Claira, Keigon and Remi and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Margaret graduated from Galva High School and worked at Kewanee Boiler Corporation for 30 years. She had also worked at Great Dane and Abilities Plus. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, cooking and entertaining, especially at Christmas. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished time with her grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 26 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Pastor Mara Ahles-Iverson officiating. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Following the services a time of fellowship and refreshment will be held in the Chestnut Room at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. Memorials may be directed to Abilities Plus or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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