Margaret V. Westman nee Schlining, age 89, lifelong resident of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away April 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dean Westman, Loving mother of Ralph (Linda) Harlep of Galena, IL, and Karen Swarens of Sauk Village, IL. Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and six adopted grandchildren. Visitation Thursday April 23rd from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Church " Steger, IL. Interment at St. James Cemetery " Sauk Village, IL. Margaret was a founding member of the South Chicago Heights Nifty Over Fifty Club, member of the Steger VFW Ladies Auxiliary, She was active with the Steger Senior Group, and a lifelong member of St. Liborius. Information at 708 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com