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Margaret Stakely Obituary

STAKELY Margaret Johanna (Egan) Stakely, age 88, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born June 12, 1921 in Columbus and lived in Columbus and surrounding communities for most of her life. Margaret graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic Girl's High School and was a homemaker and devoted mother until her children were grown. She then worked as a lead operator in data processing at Xerox until retirement. An avid member of Westerville's "Still Going Strong Seniors" club and took many wonderful trips with her friends and relatives in that group. She also was an active charter member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gahanna, Oh. She was preceded in death by parents Matthew and Julia (Slattery) Egan, step-mother Mary (Gallagher) Egan, husband George E. Stakely, son N. Edward Stakely, granddaughters Beth Stakely and Julia Traurig, brothers Joe, Jack, Jim, Pat, Pete and Dick Egan, sister Mary (Egan) Deahl and special sister-in-law Rosella (Rezabek) Egan. Survived by daughter, Linda (Stakely) Traurig of Austin, Tex.; sister, Katherine "Sis" Elgin of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Stakely of Pataskala; grandchildren, Barb Davis (Don Wilbur) of Blacklick, Bob (Chris) Stakely of Ostrander, Brian (Carla) Stakely of Pataskala, Andy (Sandy) Stakely of Lithopolis, Karen (John) Thompson of Galena, Chuck (Brenda) Stakely of Pickerington, Kathy (Juan) Holguin of Pflugerville, Tex., Mary (Matt) Traurig of Austin, Tex., Sabrina Traurig (Daniel Kuhlke) of Hutto, Tex. and Crystal Traurig of Austin, Tex.; great-grandchildren, Melissa (T.J.) Mucha and Jennifer Davis, Stephen Morden, Phillip and Ben Stakely, Alissa (Wayne) Downing, Zach and McKale Stakely, Jessica Stakely and Alexa Gough, Hayden and Tanner Swartz, Kerri and Kris Fluty, Megan Cattey, Colin and Kennedy Stakely, Claudia and David Holguin; great-great-grandchildren, Ethan and Olivia Downing. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. (6 p.m. Prayer Service) Thursday, September 10, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Oh. 43230. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, Oh. 43230. Fr. Paul A. Noble, Celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43214 or to the St. Matthew's Building Fund in Margaret's memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 10, 2009.

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September 10, 2009

Dear Linda and Family,

Growing up and going to visit your Mom and Dad was a highlight of our lives. We will always remember the good times we had at their house. Your Mom was such a sweet lady and always smiling. I'm glad we all got to see her at Scott and Tiffany's wedding in April, 2009. Treasure the memories.

With Sincere Sympathy,

The Van Bibber Family
Marilyn (Van Bibber)Piper
Brenda (Van Bibber) Carpenter
Carolyn (Susie Van Bibber) Morgan
Bonnie (Van Bibber) Derwent
Judy Van Bibber (Jimmey's Wife)

September 10, 2009

I Mary Ann Baughman (McCallister) of Utica, Ohio graduated with Linda from Gahanna Lincoln High in l961. Sorry for your lost. I know how it feels to lose your Mother Ive lost mine 4 years ago.

Rachel and Bill Davis

September 10, 2009

Great Aunt Margaret was a joyous and wonderful woman. She always has a smile on her face and always had a kind word. She will be truly missed!

Kathy Miller

September 10, 2009

Margarets Family,
I worked with Margaret at Xerox in the 70's. She was my lead operator. She was so sweet, funny and loved by all her fellow employees. One day I was walking up to ask Margaret a question and I called her "grandma"--not on purpose, it just came out. She took it in stride and with her beautiful smile. She did remind me of my grandma.
Please take comfort in your memories.

Dorothy Tanner

September 10, 2009

To the family of Margaret , I worked with Margaret over 20+ years at American Education Publication and later they changed the name to Xerox. She was such sweet and warm hearted person. I just loved her.She will sadly be missed.
Your family are in my heart and prayers. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. He will never forsake you. God Bless

Lori Conkle

September 10, 2009

Dear Family, I cleaned for Margaret a few years back. She was such a pleasant woman. I enjoyed our conversations and recipe exchanges. She spoke of her family with much love and expressed how she missed her son and husband. Now they are together forever. Heaven certainly has one more angel watching over you. May the love and support from friends and family, comfort you at this difficult time.

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