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BORN
1930
DIED
2025
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Margaret Niederer Obituary
SPRINGFIELD – Margaret Anna Post Niederer, 94, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Regency Care, Springfield, Illinois. She was born November 18, 1930 in Liverpool Township, Fulton County, Illinois, the daughter of Fannie Wissman Post and Grover Post. She was married to Edward Robert Niederer and he, along with her sister, Alice Post, brother, Allen Post, and grandson, David Hahn, preceded her in death. She attended Mount Pleasant Grade School, Lewistown High School, and she graduated from Havana High School in 1948.
Margaret attended Western Illinois University and taught English at Springfield High School. She also completed both her Master’s Degree in Library Science and her Doctorate in Educational Administration at Southern Illinois University.
She was employed as an Assistant Director of Special Education at the Illinois State Board of Education.
Margaret was active in Advocacy for Nursing Home Residents and PEO. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Margaret is survived by her daughters, Kristine Niederer Hahn and Julie Niederer Ruskey. Her seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren were the lights of her life.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
There will be no memorial service.
Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Niederer
6 Entries
Brian Lee
October 16, 2025
My dear friend Margaret, I am deeply saddened to hear of your passing. There is no one who has had a more profound impact on my career than my dear friend and mentor, Margaret Niederer. She instilled in me a passion for nursing home resident and older adult advocacy that has shaped my life for nearly three decades. Margaret was a confidante and a source of inspiration, always ready to share her ideas and provide a friendly laugh. Our friendship was truly transformative. She loved my wife and daughter dearly and shared invaluable wisdom on marriage and child-rearing. I am filled with gratitude for her unwavering love for the Lord and others. While I am heartbroken to know she has passed away, I find solace in the belief that we will reunite in Heaven. Thank you, Margaret, for everything you have done for us. We love you dearly!
Janet Factor
September 4, 2025
I knew Ed well, but I knew Margaret only a little. I knew, though, how much he loved her. They are together now.
Catharine Post-Pilato
August 29, 2025
Rest in peace Aunt Margaret. I pray you are with your parents, husband, sister, brother, and grandson.
Steven Pilato
August 29, 2025
I will miss you Aunt Margaret we love you always!!
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Suzanne Heldebrandt
August 26, 2025
I am sorry to hear about Margaret. She was a co-worker to me and friend. I always admire her for her advocacy of the elderly. Margaret was a very strong, compassionate person. It was a pleasure knowing her. Prayers for her and her family.
Ashley Anderson
August 25, 2025
She taught me so much. Always grateful for our time together. You will be missed dearly
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