Marguerite T. Brinkman

Marguerite T. Brinkman, 86, of Barrington, born August 24, 1931 passed away May 4, 2018. Loving and devoted wife of Harry “Bud” Brinkman for 64 years. Cherished mother of Tom (Mary) Brinkman, Dan (Jill) Brinkman, Patricia (Bill) Sullivan and John (Nimmy) Brinkman. Beloved grandmother of Timothy (Jessica), Breana (Sean), Tierney (Damian), Jonathan, Christina (Sean), Joseph, Bryce and Julie. Adored great-grandmother of Teddy and Charlie.  Life accomplishments include St. Clement High School Valedictorian, Loyola University BA Philosophy, 2004 Barrington Grand Marshal of Crop Walk, and Barrington Woman of the Year. Member of Saint Anne’s Women’s Club, the Faith and Justice Committee, and other responsibilities as a 30+ year active parishioner of the Saint Anne Catholic Community. Northwest Community Hospital Ethics Committee and New Products Committee. She was also an accomplished artist, seamstress, photographer, poet, and writer.  Marguerite had a deep passion for her family, animals, and nature. Visitation for Marguerite will be held on Tuesday, May 8 from 3:00pm-8:00pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington, IL. On Wednesday, May 9, visitation will continue from 9:00am until the time of her Mass at 10:00am at Saint Anne Catholic Community, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington, IL. Entombment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at The Garlands of Barrington. Donations may be made in Marguerite’s name to the National Parks Conservation Association, 777 6 ^th St., NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001, www.npca.org/donate.