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Margaret Mathison Obituary

MATHISON, MARGARET H., 92, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2013 at Baptist Healthcare Louisville.

She was born in Louisville, daughter of the late Henry and Cora Dunz Baker. She retired from American Saw & Tool Company and was a member of the old St. Dennis Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas G. Mathison.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Hyder; a sister, Ella Ratteau (Henry); four grandchildren, Theresa, Steve, Mandy, and Randy; a great-grandchild, Josh; and many nieces and nephews including Carol Bierbaun who helped care for her.

Margaret's Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3345 Lexington Road with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "in St. Matthews".

Memorial gifts in Margaret's memory may be made to the American Lung Assoc.

www.RattermanS.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Jun. 2, 2013.

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