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Margaret Osojnak Obituary

Margaret Louise Ankeny Osojnak 11/20/21 ~ 6/7/07 Margaret Louise Ankeny died peacefully at her home of natural causes in Honolulu, Hawaii. Margaret was born Nov. 20, 1921 in Peru, IL to parents Henry and Irene Delaney Ankeny. She moved to Idaho in 1936 and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1939. During the war she worked as J. R. Simplot's personal secretary. While receiving her pilot's license she met John A. Iucker and married him in 1943. They had three children. She assisted with the family farm until John Iucker's death in 1960. Shortly after she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and began a new career with Dr. Willem Kolff in his pioneering work on the artificial kidney. In 1981 she married Boris Osojnak, "the light of her life," and lived happily in Bountiful, Utah until his death in 2004. She then moved to Honolulu to be with her son and family. She is survived by her three children, Barbara Iucker of Salt Lake City, Utah, Katherine Mossek of Longmont, Colo., and Henry Iucker of Honolulu; and three sisters, Rita Parrott, Virginia Devlin, and Jo Anne Kidman all of Caldwell, ID; along with eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited for a viewing held Thursday June 14, 2007 between 6-8 p.m. at Dakan Funeral Chapel, 504 S. Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. June 15, 2007 at Canyon Hills Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Henry Iucker, P.O. Box 240729, Honolulu, HI 96824. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Alzheimer's Association - Aloha Chapter, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 2610, Honolulu, HI 96814.

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Published by Idaho Statesman from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2007.

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Delia Reece

June 20, 2007

Margaret was a mentor and mother figure for me when I was young. She taught me so many things that I have found invaluable during my adult life. She taught me the simple everyday things such as cooking, making gravies and pies,canning, gardening and balancing a growing baby while getting my college degree.

Margaret imbued me with the overall importance of women and their contribution to society at large. She was strong and independent with a " can do" attitude. She dealt with major catastrophies as well as the myriad and mundane details of everyday life with grace and poise. She taught me that true freedom comes from the power to be responsible for yourself as an individual. She was a role model of modern feminitity who had a love of the arts, philosophy and science plus the ability to handle business negotiations with ease and a "no nonsense" style. She charted the stock market, took university classes and kept commited to personal growth. She made her way with calm assurance without fear during a time when this was unfashionable amongst most of her peers.

I'll always thank her and remember her for giving me these valuable skills and lessons in life. I'll miss her presence in the world but I'll celebrate her long and productive life and bid her a fond farewell. May loving memories of Margaret sustain us all during this time of loss.

Janette Wlcox

June 16, 2007

Margaret Morgal as I knew her was a silent strong willed woman and very much A Lady. It was a rare opportunity in life to have her as a mentor. She and I worked at the U together for almost 5 years. Margaret was also the very proud mother and grandmother. We enjoyed the stories of you all. Please find comfort in your memories.

Dawn Foster

June 14, 2007

My deepest sympathies...it was an honor to have met Margaret and all her wonderful children.

John Harvill

June 13, 2007

Dear Aunt Margaret,

You were always a lovely lady and our hopes and prayers are with you and the family forever.

Jonathan, Eve & William Mossek

June 12, 2007

To Margaret,
We will carry your laughter and mischevious smiles where ever we go. We love you and we will miss you.

Catherine Mossek

June 12, 2007

To my beautiful mother, who is greatly loved.
From her daughter,
Cathy

June 12, 2007

We met lovely Margaret and Boris on a cruise to Hawaii a few years ago. They were our tablemates for dinner each evening and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. Even though we never saw them after that, we always rememered what a charming couple they were. Our sympathies are with the family at this time.
Richard and Beth Vance

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