Margaret C. "Peggy" Barry, 81, of Aurora and formerly of Lombard, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born March 29, 1941 in Evergreen Park, the daughter of Wallace and Cecelia (Corbett) Phelps. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Chicago in 1959.
Peggy married Laurence A. Barry November 5, 1960, in Chicago. Her full time job was being a mother to her 7 children. She also found time to volunteer at St. Pius X church in Lombard, where she was involved in fundraisers such as the showcase and campfire girls. She also volunteered for the Ray Graham Association for the Disabled and Focus on the Family Marriage Counseling.
She was a member of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Aurora where she served on the stewardship and altar decorating committees.
Peggy was a protective mother who instilled values of faith, independence, and self-worth in her children. She exuded common sense and wisdom. She has always been family oriented and supportive of her siblings. Peggy loved the Lord, the Blessed Mother, and life!
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Larry; her daughter Margaret "Peggy" Barry; two sisters Mary Louise Rogas and Ruth Lamaster; four brothers Richard Wallace Phelps, Paul Phelps, Dr. James Phelps and Kenneth Phelps.
Survivors include her five daughters Kathleen Barry of Aurora, Elaine Barry of Orlando, FL, Maureen (Ed) Vanscoit of Aurora, Eileen Barry of Aurora, and Colleen Barry of Pensacola, FL; one son Larry (Annie) Barry of Gurnee; 16 grandchildren; her brother Robert Phelps of Timonium, MD; sisters-in-law Helen (Barry) Siragusa of Winthrop, ME, Sylvia Barry of Wheatfield, NY and Carol Phelps of Evergreen Park; her brother in law Kevin Sipple of Los Angeles, CA; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 750 Old Indian Trail, Aurora with Fr. Alex Parafina and Fr. Bob Willhite concelebrating.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois. 630-631-5500. Visitation will also be on Friday, from 9:30 AM until time of service in the church.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Peggy's name to Hesed House at 659 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506 or Mutual Ground at 418 Oak Ave, Aurora, IL 60506.

For a link to Peggy's funeral Mass webcast, please visit her Tribute page on this website.