Margaret Stevenson

Resided in Perkins, MI
Died January 20, 2013

Perkins, MI
Margaret Sharon Stevenson, 74, of Perkins, passed away January 20, 2013 peacefully with her family by her side, following a battle with lung cancer.

Margaret was born June 6 1938 in Escanaba, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Elizabeth (McCormick) Tardiff. She was raised in Gladstone and graduated from the Gladstone High School in 1956. She worked at J.C. Penny of Gladstone in her early years. She married Donald Stevenson of Perkins in 1959 at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. The couple made their residence in the Perkins area where they raised their six children.

Margaret was employed by the Perkins School, which later became the Mid Peninsula School District, for twenty five years. She retired as head cook in June of 2003.

She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She looked forward to meeting with her brothers, sisters and in-laws for their ritual Sunday breakfasts. Margaret was always willing to volunteer at fundraising events at her church, for the American Legion and Lions Club of Perkins or helping out at the Baldwin Twp. Hall assisting her husband with his supervising and assessing duties.

She loved being with her children, grandchildren and siblings, as family was very precious to Margaret.
Margaret was a member of the Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Perkins. She was a member of the Perkins American Legion Post 540 Women’s Auxiliary.

She is survived by children: Robert (Kathleen) Stevenson of Farmington Hills, MI; Gregory (Michelle ) Stevenson of Perkins; Patricia (Lee) Young of Green Bay, WI; Debra (James) Miller of Waupaca, WI; David (Laura) Stevenson of Appleton, WI; and Rebecca (Thomas) Fix of Rhinelander, WI.

She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Jessica and Ryan Stevenson, Farmington Hills, Jennifer and Andy Stevenson Perkins, Stewart, Benjamin and Elle Miller of Waupaca, Remington, Jared, Isabella and Grace Stevenson of Appleton, Lucas and Madeline Fix of Rhinelander; and one brother, Robert (Maureen) Tardiff of Gladstone; three sisters: Audrey Grenier of Escanaba, Mary Ellen (Charles) Alanko , Barbara (Fred ) Pfiester; sisters in-law: Joanne Tardiff, Evora Schaefer, and Joan Stevenson all of Gladstone and Elizabeth Knutson of Milwaukee, WI, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald (Donnie), her parents, brothers: Raymond, Richard, Donald and John Tardiff; three sisters: Elaine Phalen, Beverly Maki and Kathleen Neadow.

The Stevenson family will receive friends on Friday, January 25 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Church in Perkins with Rev. Fr. Jacek Wytklo and Rev. Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Luncheon will be served in the church fellowship hall following the services.
Margaret will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Baldwin Twp Cemetery in Perkins.
We wish to thank OSF and Marquette General Home Health care and especially the nurses and doctors at OSF during her final days. And special thanks to her special friend Honey Vandecaveye.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Margaret

19 Tributes for “Margaret Stevenson”

    Hey Greg So sorry to hear of your mothers passing, please accept our condolences at this very difficult time, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If there is any thing you need or anything we can help with please don’t hesitate to ask.

    Dear Patty and Family,Our sincere condolence on the loss of your mother. We share at this moment the same sorrow of losing a loved one and joy of sending them home to eternal life where we join one day. In the meantime, prayers and thoughts for you!

    We were saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. She has been just down the road from our farm for so long. I always enjoyed visiting with Margaret when I had the chance. She and Donnie were great members of the community. Please accept our sympathy.

    My condolences to the Stevenson family. I worked with Margaret for four years and we had many early morning visits as I could count on homemade cinnamon rolls or cinnamon toast to start my day. She was a great lady and will be missed.

    Dear Becky, Tom, Lucas, and Maddie,We are very sorry to hear about your Mother,Grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
    Our deepest sympathy.

    Margaret, thank you for providing Dave with a great moral compass, we enjoy working with him at Fox River Fiber.

    Dear Debbie, Jimmer, and Family,We were so sorry to learn of your mother’s death. Please know of our sincerest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. We are sorry that distance prohibits us from extending our sympathies at this time to each of you personally, but know of our presence in spirit and prayer. Know, too, of our warmest personal regards.
    We hope we can see you soon.
    Bill and Chetti Green

    Our sincere sympathy to the Stevenson family…Such a nice person …always liked visiting with your mom.

    Saying many prayers for all of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your family, friends, faith, and wonderful memories! Love and hugs to you all. ♥

    Patti and family,Mothers are very special and please know we are keeping all of your family in our daily prayers. She is with your dad now and you’s have another angel watching over you’s. Love, Lulu (Dunlop) Beauchamp and family

    To the Stevenson Family,Our heartfelt condolences to all of you with the passing of your mother. She was a great Lady, and we have many fond childhood memories of her playing at the farm. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Dear Stevenson Family;
    So very sorry to of your mothers passing.

    Our hearts are with you at this time.

    Barbara Johnson and family

    Our thoughts and prayers our with the entire family.Margaret was a wonderful person and neighbor, she will be sadly missed.
    Rick and Jill LaChance

    To the Stevenson Family-My heartfelt sympathy to you all for the loss of Margaret. See was a special lady and a friend.
    The time she spent helping the Perkins Lions in their projects was greatly appreciated by all of us. She will be missed.

    I was shocked & so sorry to read about Margaret in the paper. As a classmate, had lost contact except forreunions etc. Enjoyed knowing her as a gentle, quiet,
    sincere person. My deep condolances to her family, as
    she must have been a teriffic parent & grandparent.

    Greg & Michelle, so sorry to hear about Margaret. She was such a lovely person. All of our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call upon us. We will keep you all in our prayers.

    I first met Margaret about ten years ago.We had many good times together along with Honey. We went to Mackinac Island, movies and out for dinners. She fought her cancer with a quiet dignity as became a lovely lady. I will miss her. Ann Marie Asciutto

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