Marguerite H. Western, 90, of Mequon, formerly of Kelly Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Chicago to the late Matthew “Harry” and Marguerite (Tricola) Taylor.
Marguerite was united in marriage to Leithen Western on Aug. 22, 1953.
She was an active member of her church serving as a president and treasurer of the Altar Society in both Klondike and Coleman, was president and treasurer of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, a lector and all-around volunteer. She was a supervisor for House of Lloyd and Christmas Around the World, with sales that earned international trips. She also taught knitting, crocheting and tatting at NWTC. However, the job she enjoyed the most was being a mother and a grandmother.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Marguerite Ann (David) Western-Roberts, Charles (Kathryn) Western and Mark (Darlene) Western; her grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Amy (Jeff) Atkins, Garrett (Kara) Western, Zachary Western, Kaley Western and Braden Western; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Matthew (Nancy) Taylor, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leithen, her parents Marguerite and Harry, sisters Ruth and Mary Jane, and brother William.
Visitation began Sunday, Oct. 31, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 228 E. Main St., Coleman, from 1-4 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Visitation continued on Monday, Nov. 1, at St. Anne Catholic Church, from 10-11 a.m. with the funeral Mass for Marguerite beginning at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Celestine officiating. Graveside services followed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery.
The family thanks the staff of the Elizabeth Residence, Bayside and the Preceptor Hospice staff for their loving care.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.rhodescharapata.com
Marguerite H. Western
