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Margaret M. Nolan
Sept. 20, 1929 - Oct. 6, 2021
Margaret M. Nolan died peacefully at home with her family on October 6, 2021. Born on September 20, 1929, to Rose (O'Neal) and Edward L. Burke, Margaret Burke grew up in Gary, IN.
She graduated valedictorian from Horace Mann High School in Gary, received her BA from St. Mary's of the Woods College in Terre Haute, IN, and her Master's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. While at IU, she reignited a friendship with Gerald R. Nolan (Jerry), who was in medical school at IU. The two had known each other since kindergarten. The couple were married in Gary on August 29, 1953, and moved to Ft. Wayne, where Jerry set up a medical practice.
Margaret was a tireless volunteer throughout her life, teaching her children the importance of giving back to one's community. She was fiercely independent, dangerously smart, and drew upon all of these traits to deal with life's challenges (mostly visited upon her by her eight children...).
This remarkable woman was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald Nolan, MD, of 48 years, and is survived by her brother, Edward Burke of Merrillville, IN; sister, Mary Ann Krach of Ft. Wayne; as well as her children: Thomas (Cynde) Nolan, James (Becky) Nolan, Catherine (Mark) Balay, Jeanne (Duane) Rice, Carol (Joel) Skinner, Sheila Nolan, Amy (David) Piazzon, Patrick Nolan; many beloved grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel (Cathedral Chapel), 1102 S. Clinton St., with calling one hour prior, followed by a celebration of Margaret's life at the Ft. Wayne Country Club. Visitation also Friday, October 22, 2021, 5-8:00 p.m. at the Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Ft. Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Mary's of the Woods College, or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The world is undoubtedly a better place as a result of Margaret's journey here on earth. Godspeed.
To sign the online guestbook please visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.org.
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Annie Eckrich
October 22, 2021
Was so sorry to hear about Margaret. I had seen her at Erika's several weeks ago and she looked amazing. We had a few moments of conversation for which I was grateful. She shall be missed. Such a lovely person. Saying prayers for all of you. Annie Eckrich
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Nancy O´Brien
October 18, 2021
My deepest sympathies to all of the Nolan family members upon the death of a remarkable and generous woman who I have been honored to know through the years. May she rest with our Lord.
Pat Colchin
October 14, 2021
My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to all the Nolan family!!! Your mother was a special lady and very important to me at FWCC! enjoy the special memories she left with you and lean on each other as only large families can do !
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