- Hooyman, Margaret J. (Peggy)Margaret J. (Peggy) Hooyman (nee) McMahon of Appleton, age 84, went to h er eternal rest on Monday, May 23, 2005, after a long illness. Margaret w as born in Kaukauna, WI on August 17, 1920, to the late Mary (DeJong) a nd Lawrence McMahon. She graduated Kaukauna High in 1938, was St. Mary’s M ay Queen, attended Lawrence University, and she was a nurse’s aide at S t. Elizabeth’s Hospital during World War II. She was one of the original f ive secretaries for Gordon Bubolz Insurance — which is now Secura. O ne of Margaret’s greatest accomplishments was being the first woman in t he Fox Valley to own and operate an Antique Store — “The Old Curiosity Sho p” for 30 years. She was proud of her family, her home, her business and h er Irish Heritage.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Floyd Hooyman, Appleton; son s: Patrick (Diana) Hooyman, Houston, TX; James (Debbie) Hooyman, Stockbrid ge; and Tom (Nancy), Denver, CO; daughter: Barbara (Jeff) Sendona AZ, 13 g randchildren, three great-grandchildren and many loving relatives and frie nds.She was preceded in death by both her parents, her beloved sister and brot hers: Mary, Lawrence, John, Francis, James, and the Rev. Patrick McMaho n. She was also preceded in death by her mother- and father-in-law Ellen a nd James Hooyman.The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Peabo dy Manor Pine Creek for the wonderful care given to Margaret over the la st 2½ years.Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at St. Mary ’s Catholic Church, 119 W. 7th St., KAUKAUNA, with Fr. Gerald Falk, Fr. B ob Lexa and Deacon Bill Burke officiating. Visitation will be TONIGHT Wedn esday, May 25, 2005, from 4-7 p.m. at the Valley Funeral Home and on Thurs day from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial will ta ke place at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Kaukauna. In lieu of other expressi ons of sympathy, a memorial fund is being established.Peggy is lovingly recalled by her family as a dedicated and devoted wif e, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St.733-5435
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1920 - 2005 (84 years)
Education - High School
