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Miriam Squires Obituary
Miriam May Squires, age 74 of Freeport, IL, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born May 4, 1947; the daughter of the late Lowell and Marjorie (Mann) Kahly. She was a 1965 graduate of Leaf River High School. Miriam married Raymond Squires on December 14, 1968; he passed on October 2, 2018.
She worked for Burgess Battery and later for Newell until retiring. After retirement, she was a caregiver for Help at Home. Miriam enjoyed going for walks, puzzles and gardening. Together, Miriam and Raymond loved going to car races. She was a kind, caring and patient person. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Sherrie Schweder of Sioux City, IA, Terry Squires of Gotham, WI, and Johnnie (Judy) Squires of Tomahawk, WI; grandchildren: Zachary, Danielle & Jeremiah Squires; Ethan Squires; Dominic Schweder; Kaley Schreck; and Cameron Schweder; great grandchildren, Riley Ray & Amelia Squires and Bennett Schweder; brothers, Robert (Sally) Kahly of Big Rapids, MI, John Kahly of Terra Alta, WV, and David (Annette) Kahly of Moorhead, MN; and sisters, Eleanor Price of Elkhorn, WI, Linda (Keith) Meier of Ridott, IL, Mary Kahly of Mt. Morris, IL, Martha (Bruce) Campbell of Valley Center, KS, and Nancy (Bobby) Lounsberry of Brimfield, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Freeport. The funeral service will be Friday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. also at Walker Mortuary. Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Freeport. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.walkermortuary.com.
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John Murray
June 1, 2021
We offer our most sincere condolences to Terry and Family during this difficult time....
John and Melissa Murray
Rory and Rachel Kahly
June 1, 2021
We are sadden and sorry we could not be there.
Donna Ostrihonsky Meinheit
May 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss . My prays and thoughts are with you.
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Deanna Carlson
May 28, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Lisa Trisler
May 27, 2021
I moved to the same street as Miriam last year. She came over and introduced herself. We quickly hit it off. She was so cheery and a neighbor you could reach out to. I was so looking forward to visiting over the summer. We were going to talk garden things and just chat more. God Bless your family and prayers are with you. Until we meet again Miriam.
Linda Werkheiser
May 27, 2021
Sympathy to the entire Kahly family. Remembering many family reunions.
May 27, 2021
Sherrie Schweder -- I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy Thomsen, VS Omaha
LEE CARLSON
May 26, 2021
So sorry to hear, she was a great neighbor and would visit my mom and make us cookies and things. Will miss her --- Lee Carlson
Erma Baal
May 26, 2021
Wow first of all my heart and thoughts go out to yous all I worked with Miriam at Newell she was a great person always loved talking to her she was kind and had a great smile sure will miss her she will certainly be missed at our Newell get-to-gethers when and if we start them up again I sure was shocked to see she passed May God be with you all in this diffuclt time Erma Baal
Jane Hendrickson
May 26, 2021
Our sympathies are with the family. Sheri I can member when you and Stacey were in high school and when I would see your Mom she would always have a smile on her face. So sorry for your loss.
Minerva Freeze
May 26, 2021
To a dear friend who I've know for a short time but enjoy the time we spent with your sister Mary, we had so much fun, but now I know your so happy being back with Raymond and your Mom and Dad. God bless you friend I will miss you, and god bless your family. Love you Minnie
Vikki Brinker
May 25, 2021
Miriam and I worked together at Newell. We always had alot of fun. She was a dear person and I am sure she will be missed greatly.
Jan Wilkening
May 25, 2021
Condolences to the family. I did not know Miriam personally but she was a great friend to my sister.
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