Sally Egan
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Sally Egan

  • February 12, 1932 - January 31, 2012
  • The HIlls, Texas
  • In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Emmaus Catholic Parish for the parish activity center or to the charity of your choice.
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“Joe - I am so sorry for your loss. I remember my parents, Mac & Peggy McGuire talking about being at UT games with you two. I think you all got...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Barry and Kathy Kalda - Austin, TX

“Sally will be sorely missed by all of her good friends in the Lakeway Greater Community. She has done so very much to make the quality of life in our...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Tom & Donna Broyles - Lakeway, TX

“Joe and Family, Lucy and I were saddened to learn of Sally's passing...Whenever we saw you both at Church you both always greeted us with a big smile...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Tom & Lucy Walsh - Austin

“To the family of Sally Egan from a fellow NU alumni, my sincerest condolences for your loss, and as you grieve may the God who gives comfort to all...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: P.J.G. - Park Forest, IL

“I will always remember being with Sally at Thursday Bridge and LWC Dinner Club. I have used her Carrot/Apple Casserole published in the Seton...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Caroline Ryals - Lakeway, TX

“Joe Our deepest condolences. We remember you and Sally from the time you and her were part of the church Chior and the many times we seemed to...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Maria and Basilio Kypuros - TX

“We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Ron, Jeannette, Luke and Zachary ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jeannette & Ron Horan - TX


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Sally Egan of The Hills passed away on Tuesday January 31, 2012, at the age of 79. She was born in Spencer, Iowa on February 12, 1932 to Ferdinand and Florence Hartig.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Hartig March. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joe; son Joseph of Naperville, IL, his wife Felicia and their two sons Mark and Andrew; son Bob of Boise, ID; son Rich of Austin, TX, his wife Shannon and their two sons Miller and Garrett; brother Jack Hartig of Palos Heights, IL and his wife Lorie; brother-in-law Joe March of Orland Park, IL; sister-in-law Loretta Murray and her husband Dave of Wyoming, OH; brother-in-law Bob Egan of Chicago, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sally grew up in Chicago and graduated from DePaul University and received an advanced degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a researcher at Argonne National Laboratories in the Chicago area. In 1956, she and Joe were married in Chicago and started to raise the family that was the joy of her life. Sally worked as a substitute teacher as her children grew.

Sally made friends around the country as her family moved to Independence, MO, Houston, TX, Williamsburg, VA, and Naperville, IL (twice) before retiring to the Lakeway area for the last twenty-two years.

Sally was active in numerous Catholic parishes and volunteer organizations wherever she lived. In Lakeway she was a past president and active member of the Lakeway Seton Associates. She volunteered at the Emmaus Catholic Parish and was a member of the Ladies of Charity and worked at its thrift shop. Sally also participated in the Lakeway Women's Club, camera club, bridge club, dance club, dinner club, women's investment club and was a founding member of the Lake Travis Republican Women's Club. She enjoyed the UT Lamp Program and cheering on UT basketball, football, and volleyball teams.

A memorial mass will be held at Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 9th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Emmaus Catholic Parish for the parish activity center or to the charity of your choice.