Heckel, Margaret M.

1909 - 2008  (98 years)    Has 2 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Heckel, Margaret M.
  Born	12 Dec 1909	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  1930 Census	1930	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Joseph Heckel 43 Lulu Heckel 43 Margaret Heckel 20 Daniel Heckel 15 John Heckel 9 Lucille Heckel 7 Kenneth Heckel 4 3/12 Ralph Bedford 23
  Education - College/University	1932	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Lawrence College Class of 1932
  Died	30 Nov 2008	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 30 Nov 2008	Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	2 Dec 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Margaret M. Beford, of Appleton, age 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, November 30, 2008, at Emerald Valley Assisted Living Center. She was born on December 12, 1909, daughter of the late Joseph and Lulubelle (Perrigo) Heckel. Before her graduation from high school Margaret starting working as a switchboard operator for Wisconsin Bell, with whom she was employed for 44 years and eventually retired in the 1970's as the Assistant Chief of Wisconsin Bell. On June 25, 1930, she married Ralph F. Beford at St. Mary Catholic Church, and they shared 64 wonderful years until he preceded her in death in 1994. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She enjoyed crocheting, as well as other crafts, and making decorations for the holidays. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Joyce (Dick) Wells, Appleton; grandsons: Mike (Sybil) Wells, Marengo, IL; Patrick (Robin) Wells, Kaukauna; Steve Wells, Little Chute; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Schrimpf, Appleton; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her loving husband, Ralph, she was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral Mass for Margaret will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic (312 South State Street) with Father Michael K. O'Rourke officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Emerald Valley, for their exceptional care. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I150691	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	17 Dec 2017

  
  

  Father	Heckel, Joseph Daniel,   b. 13 Jul 1888, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 29 Aug 1948  (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Perrigo, Lulubelle,   b. Abt 1888, , , Wisconsin, USA ,   d. Abt 1962  (Age ~ 74 years)
  Family ID	F39275	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Beford, Ralph F.,   b. 24 Apr 1907, Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USA ,   d. 3 Dec 1994, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	25 Jun 1930	St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Beford, Joyce
  Last Modified	28 May 2017
  Family ID	F39250	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 12 Dec 1909 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA 1930 Census - 1930 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 25 Jun 1930 - St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA Education - College/University - 1932 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 30 Nov 2008 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 30 Nov 2008 - Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Heckel, Margaret M. (Maiden Name: ) Dec 12, 1909 - Nov 30, 2008