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Margaret Esch

1951 - 2025

Margaret Esch obituary, 1951-2025

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home

736 Central Ave

Dunkirk, New York

Margaret Esch Obituary

Esch, Margaret

Jan 26, 1951 - Aug 5, 2025

Of Silver Creek, 74, died Tuesday August 5, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Robert Esch; daughter of the late Kenneth and Marguerite Dill; and sister to the late Bill and Thomas Dill. She is survived by her siblings Richard (Jean) Dill, and Jane (George) Clinton. Sister-in-law of Sharon, Freddie and Greg Esch. Nieces and nephews: Scott (Jillian) Dill, Amber (Brett) Lancaster, Ken (Katie) Dill, Kiernan (Jamie) Osgood, Kevin (Amanda) Stein, Karen (James) Gardner, Amy (Bill) Brugger, Kathy (Todd) Abrahamson, Julie Parks and Kathy Esch; 17 great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great nephews. If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to The Buffalo Pug Rescue; 2200 Military Road, Tonawanda, New York 14150. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Share condolences at, www.mcgrawkowalfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Michael Esch

August 18, 2025

Sending all my love. Peggy left a great void here on Earth, but I'll try to take solace in the hope she is reunited with my cousin Bobby in Heaven.

Greg n Janelle

August 10, 2025

Our sincere condolences to the Dill family , she had a big heart she loved being around family and friends, we are going to miss her laugh, her sense of humor , she loved life. Peggy you will be truly missed. Greg n Janelle

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