Margaret Ann Lindquist

Margaret Ann Lindquist

Margaret Lindquist Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson Funeral Care - Cloquet on Dec. 5, 2025.
Margaret Ann Lindquist, 86, of Esko, MN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 21st, 1939, to Arvo and Elvie (Kosonen) Hackman in Cloquet, MN. She married Eugene Lindquist on November 22nd, 1958, and raised their family in Esko.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arvo and Elvie; brother, Doug; mother and father in-laws, Ted and Faye Lindquist.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 67 years, Eugene; children, Lauri (Derwin), Mike (Julie), Tim (Shari), Joe, Patty (Mike), and Robert; grandchildren, Jessica (John), Jamie (Erik), Hannah, Justin (Kayla), Scott (Lyndsy), Bryan (Natalie), and Jackson (Erica); great-grandchildren, Noah, Will, Owen, Luke, Emma, Annie, Evelyn, Hunter, Gabby, Ava, Graham, Oren, Kai; and numerous other relatives and friends that will miss her.

The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

Per Margaret's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services held.

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