Area Obituaries
Paulette ‘Maggie’ Rodriguez, age 72, of Sumner, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois. She was born on November 08, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Johnson) Graff. She was married to Joseph M. Rodriguez, and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2023. Maggie worked at Apex Automotive in Chicago. She loved to read, cook, clean, and watch television. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. Survivors one son, Joseph R. Rodriguez of Sumner, Illinois; one brother, Donald Graff of Riverside, California; two sisters, Barbara Case of Bridgeport, Illinois and Phyllis Jandora of Antioch, Illinois; two grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren. Maggie’s wishes were to be cremated, with no formal service conducted. Sivert-Macey ; Steffey Funeral Home in Sumner, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.emmonsmaceysteffey.com to view the tribute and to send condolences.