Margaret S. Metsker 78 of rural Owaneco went to be with her gracious Lord on December 21, 2015 at 10:38 am in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born in rural Filmore, IL to Leo and Irene (Aylward) Singler on February 10, 1937. She married Don Edward Metsker on March 10, 1957 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William J. Singler.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years Don, six children Nancy Handegan (Gerald) Taylorvile, IL, Deborah Jo Metsker-Boydstun (John) Berwick, IL, Catherine Metsker (Grant Basting) Carlock, IL, Dennis Metsker (Christine) Taylorville, IL, Janice Metsker-Galarza (Jorge) Los Fresnos, TX, Timothy Metsker (Kimberly) Owaneco, IL , sister Barbara Niebrugge (Anthony) Effingham, IL.
Her grandchildren include, Nathan Handegan, Veronica Handegan, Ashley Boydstun, Logan Boydstun, Brant Basting, Reid, Basting, Bryce Basting, Ben Metsker, Cody Metsker, Ty Metsker, Dawniele Metsker Galarza, Madison Metsker Galarza, and Austin Metsker
Margaret is a 1955 graduate of Nokomis High School. Following graduation she was employed as a professional secretary at Kemper Insurance in Decatur. After her marriage, she spent her life raising her children and working the family farms. She was a loving wife and mother to her six children and thirteen grandchildren. As a co-owner of Mar-Mae Fabrics on the Square in Taylorville and Tel-A-Pair Business Systems of Pana she used her extraordinary organizational and bookkeeping skills.
Margaret was known as the “unofficial” timekeeper for junior, high school, college, and professional rodeos for several generations of rodeo fans. She participated in bowling leagues for many years in Taylorville, Pana, and Nokomis leagues. She enjoyed attending and cheering at sporting events for her grandchildren.
Margaret was a devoted Catholic. She received all her sacraments at St. Louis Catholic Church – Nokomis and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Taylorville, IL.
Margaret was a 4-H Leader and Election Judge for Locust Township. She was a member of Christian County Lady Landowners, Catholic Daughters of America, Home Extension, and Pana Garden Club.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis with Fr. Dan Willenborg officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm on Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville. Inurnment will take place on Saturday at the Buckeye Cemetery in rural Owaneco. McClure Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
