Margaret McLane Obituary

McLane, Margaret (Meg)

Margaret (Meg) O. McLane, age 92, of Hudson, Ohio, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin died peacefully on December 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Hugh J. McLane M.D.; loving mother of Annie M. Strupp (Cory), Kathryn E. McLane (Shannon Riley), Laura M. Fox (Jeff, deceased); and, loving grandmother of Hunter Strupp (Brittany), Maggie and Rebecca Fox.

Meg was born in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Vassar College and Yale School of Nursing. After raising her children, she returned to college to receive her M.A. and Ph.D. in history from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She taught history at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac for several years and was active in the League of Women Voters for over 50 years. Meg and Hugh were longtime residents of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin before moving to Hudson, Ohio in 2006 to be closer to family.

A memorial service was held at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236, on December 29, 2014. Additional memorials will be held in Fond du Lac WI and Exeter, NH summer of 2015, dates to be announced. Memorial contributions should be sent to the League of Women Voters (lwv.org) or the National Audubon Society (audubon.org).

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Dec. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret McLane

13 Entries

Bonnie Jones- Irving

January 26, 2015

Meg, Mrs. McLane, was the best Mom. She hosted many sleepovers and fun Lake Denevue parties for her daughter Kathy's Jr high school friends. She was a role model for me. Many grand memories with you. My deepest sympathies.
Bonnie (Jones) Irving
Fond du Lac

Rhonda Stucky

January 21, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of Meg's passing. She is fondly remembered on the UW-Fond du Lac campus. She touched many students during her time here, and her continued support of the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation helped many students after her teaching years concluded. Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Chris Glueck

January 6, 2015

I have many wonderful memories of time spent with Meg in Fond du lac, on campus in Madison, at Lake de Neveu and even in Hudson. She was a real 'pistol' but oh so nice, so gracious and so kind. She became a friend as I had the good fortune to be able to assist her with a fund she established in Development Studies that will continue to support PhD students. Her legacy will make a difference, but losing her makes me sad...

Dan Grangaard

January 3, 2015

I was fortunate to have seen her one last time at the cottage in August of 2013. She was a lovely person. Life flies by too quickly. It seems like yesterday that I watched from the cottage next door the McLanes canoe across the lake with dad at the stern and mom at the bow with the kids in between. What a wonderful family.

Lydell Newby

January 3, 2015

I wish my express my most sincere condolences to Margaret's family. She was a wonderful person and although I had not seen her for many years, I recall her fondly. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family at this very difficult time.

Mary Ann (Immel) Scott

January 3, 2015

I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. It has been a long time and you knew my mother well, Florence Immel. My mom passed in 2004, 10 years ago at the age of 95. There isn't a day I don't think of her. I know you will do the same. Your mom is at peace and may Our Lord grant her family peace.

Jerry

January 2, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,

Jim Scharf

January 2, 2015

I only knew her for a short time , in my eyes she was a gem to drive around to the airport . Like driving miss Daisy .

Steven Putz

January 1, 2015

When we loose a parent it makes a great time stamp on our lives,My thoughts and prays.

Mary Wissel

December 31, 2014

This past summer, it was my delightful privilege to spend time with Meg, and her wonderful daughter Annie, in Fond du Lac. I will always cherish those memories, and the special time that we shared together as friends. Meg's exceptional warmth and intellect, zest for life and travel, and keen appreciation of nature, are an inspiration for generations of women. My heartfelt sorrow for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Huck

December 31, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

December 31, 2014

Your Mother was such a wonderful teacher. I was caught up in her history classes & always wanted to seek out more.

Stuart's Landscaping & Garden Center

December 31, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire family. We are sorry for your loss.

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