MOUNT PLEASANT – Maggie E. Gillis, 64, passed away at home with her family by her side, on Friday, September 1, 2017.

She was born in Racine on August 20, 1953, the daughter of the late Peno and Ellen (nee: Virgili) Bilello.  She graduated from William H. Horlick High School in 1971.   On June 27, 1981, she married Richard M. Gillis.

Maggie worked in the real estate business for over 14 years; first at Prudential Realty and later, Deskins Realty.  Prior to working in real estate she managed Wicker Plus/Comforts of Home.    In addition, Maggie created many stain glass windows over 28 years that still remain throughout Racine.

She was a longtime member of Christ Church United Methodist Church as well as the United Methodist Women.  Maggie was happiest when in the company of her family; especially her precious granddaughters.

In addition to her husband, Rick Gillis of Mount Pleasant, she is survived by her son, Parker (Heather) Gillis; her granddaughters, Mya, Savanah and Gianna Gillis all of Racine; her sisters and brothers, Barb (Tom) Mulligan of Kenosha, Nick (Chris) Bilello of Union Grove, Mariann (Glenn) Gissing of Hartford; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barb (Bob) Yust, Janet (Rudy) Sanchez both of Racine, Pat (Jean) Gillis of Port Edwards, WI, Laura (Matt) Caretta of Racine, Danny (Lynn) Gillis of Beaver Dam, Lori Powell of Franksville; her mother-in-law, Sachiko Gillis of Sturtevant; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.   Maggie was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Richard Gillis and brother-in-law, Ron Powell.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, September 8, 2017 for a visitation and time to meet with her family from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.   A prayer service remembering and celebrating Maggie's life will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. George Kafer officiating.  A private interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to a charity of one's choice.

The Gillis family extends a sincere thank you to the entire staff at Heartland Hospice for the professional and loving care that Maggie received in her last days.

Service Details

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

VISITATION: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

PRAYER SERVICE: 11:30 a.m.

EVERTHING WILL TAKE PLACE AT DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME

PRIVATE INTERMENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT GRACELAND CEMETERY

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