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2024
Margaret Fortman Obituary
Margie Fortman, age 81 of Beavercreek Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday August 30. She was born March 12, 1943 in Piqua Ohio to Emmett and Alma Murray.
Margie was a longtime member of St Helen Catholic Church, where she was a member of Alter Rosary Society, booth co-chairman of various children's booths at the parish festival, and one of the original organizers of The infant Jesus Shower. She loved taking walks around the neighborhood and chatting with everyone. Margie also loved traveling and has been to all 50 states and over a dozen countries. She was a graduate of Piqua Catholic High School, Good Samaritan Nursing program and one of the original staff of Dayton Childrens Hospital.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Emmett and Alma Murray. She is survived by her husband of 55 years John Fortman, her sons Tom Fortman, Tim Fortman and Mary, grandsons Troy, Dalton, Nathan and great-granddaughter Teagan, her brother Ed Murray and Judy as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass will be held at St Helen Church Thursday, September 5th at 11am with a luncheon to follow.
Any donations should be made to Elizabeth's New Life Center or Childrens Hospital both in Dayton Ohio.
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Tom & Madeline Schneider
September 8, 2024
John, Tom, Tim & families,
We were so shocked to hear of Margie´s passing.
Only get the Sunday paper & just found out today.
We feel so blessed to have had her as a dear friend.
Will always cherish the times we spent together following the Dayton Flyers on "away" trips.
John, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you out.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Tom & Madeline Schneider
Connie McCarroll
September 5, 2024
John, I am so sorry for your loss.I will keep you in my prayers
Colleen and Steve McCoart
September 5, 2024
Margie was our much loved neighbor and friend . Steve dubbed her "the mayor " because she walked very mayorly with her hands clasped behind her back and more importantly took the time to talk to everyone she encountered along her path. She always had something nice to say about our grandchildren and said she came down on the days we babysat to get her smiles. She was at every neighborhood social, they won´t be quite the same without her. She was one of a kind and our world needs more of her kind.
Sally Poff
September 4, 2024
I treasure all the moments shared with your wife and mom. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Although I have not seen her much after we moved in 2009, I thought of your family often and Tyge would keep me updated. My heart grieves with you, but her smile and encouraging words will always be in my heart. Wish I could be there, but please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Henderson
September 4, 2024
Sending my sincere sympathy to the family. Margie was a true friend and often called to check on me after Erv died. I am so glad that I got to visit her in June. I will always treasure our friendship.
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