Marguerite E. Cahill-Mostofi

January 21, 1946 - August 26, 2018

Marguerite E. Cahill - Mostofi, 72, of Fullerton, CA, formerly of Kentland, passed away unexpectedly August 26, 2018 at St. Jude Hospital.

She was born January 21, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Harper) Cahill. Marguerite attended A.J. Kent High School of Kentland and later graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor in Elementary Education. Marguerite completed her Master’s Degree from Cal-State Fullerton, CA.

Her marriage was to Hormoz Mostofi on June 10, 1974; he survives. Marguerite has resided in California since the early 1970’s.

She was a member of the California Teachers Association and National Education Association. Marguerite taught at Goodland Elementary for one year before teaching in California for 35 years until her retirement.

She loved returning to Kentland visiting with family and friends at least twice a year. Marguerite cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was an avid Rick Springfield fan.

Surviving along with her husband are brothers, Ed (wife: Janet) Cahill of Tallahassee, FL and Mike (wife: Sandy) Cahill of Kentland. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Friends may call from 10:00-11:45 AM (CST) Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Rosary to start at 9:30 AM. Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 (Noon) with Fr. Paul Hudson to officiate. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.

Memorials may be made in Marguerite’s name to the South Newton Elementary School System.

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