Wendy Joann "Miss Wendy" Magargal

Born January 5, 1956 in Oak Park, Michigan, daughter of the late Paul and Sally Rankin, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at age 69.

Wendy attended Central Michigan University, where she studied elementary education with a focus on art recreation. She spent over 40 years as a childcare educator, where her passion for art and love of nurturing creativity led her to inspire countless children. In 1986, she married the love of her life, Don Magargal. They enjoyed 39 years of marriage. Wendy was a compassionate and loving mother to her two children and, as an avid animal lover, many fur babies throughout the years. Known to most as "Miss Wendy," her favorite titles were Wife, Mother, and Nana. A lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions, she also loved cheering on her two grandsons while they played sports. Wendy would always be found wearing a smile and an angel pin.

She is survived by her husband; their two children, Shane (Elizabeth) Magargal and Aubrey (Chris) Kwarta; her two grandchildren, Declan and Killian; and her brother, Mike Rankin, and sister, Cheryl Jones.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make memorial contributions can make them to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.