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Margaret Gehlbach Obituary
Margaret M.
Gehlbach
LINCOLN - Margaret M. Gehlbach, 82, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 2:05 a.m. at The Christian Village Nursing Home in Lincoln.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln with Rev. Glenn Fontanna officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday evening, December 9, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. A Rosary Service will be held at 4:45 p.m prior to the visitation.
Cremation Rites will be accorded following the service on Saturday.
Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date.
Margaret M. Gehlbach was born on February 20, 1929 in Crystal Falls, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Evelyn Martin Johndrow. She married Robert C. Gehlbach on May 1, 1948 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He survives.
Also surviving are her children: Gary (Christyne) Gehlbach, Marianne (Daniel) Whitney, Lynne (Bert) Buehler, Dianne (Ronald) Buch, Philip (Chuck Engle) Gehlbach, and Carol (Nathaniel) Radwine, two sisters: Easter Kiddle, Audry Glenn, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one grandson.
Margaret graduated from West High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
She retired as a Manager for a Condominium Association in Green Valley, Arizona.
Margaret was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Women's Guild and Young at Heart.
Memorials may be made to The Christian Village Nursing Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Gehlbach
Linda & Bob Van Hook
December 21, 2011
Lynn & family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are
in our thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2011
So sorry for Margaret's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Anita Johnson
December 13, 2011
Bob We are so sorry to hear that Margaret has passed but know she is in such a beautiful place. You are in our prayers. Ruby (Thompson) Paice
December 11, 2011
Dear Bob and family, we'll miss seeing you and Margaret. Mom (Maxine Voyles) will miss you both, also. We're sorry for your loss but know that she is in a better place. She (and you) were a pleasure to have met and known. Please keep us in your prayers as our Mom continues her journey with dementia. All our love, Wilinda Matheis and Jamie Voyles
J.P. Dougherty
December 11, 2011
To The Family Gelbach, I am very sorry to hear the news of your beloved Mother's passing . She was always such a very beautiful lady.I am thinking of you all during this time of sadness. May your grief be brief and may you celebrate your mother with the many memories you have of all your years together as a very big and happy family. May Heaven Rest Her Now. Sincerely, J.P.Dougherty
Fred Detmers
December 10, 2011
Bob--will miss seeing you and Margaret at the Memory House. She has gone to a better place and will be at peace. She was a beautiful Lady. Hope to see you soon. God Bless.
Richard & Theda Kaylor
December 9, 2011
Our condolences and prayers to the Gehlbach Family
Gary Maxey
December 8, 2011
Condolences to all of the Gehlbachs. You were all Blessed to have her as your Mother, and I am sure she felt you were her Greatest Blessings! Mourn your loss and Celebreate Your Memories in Peace!
Kim (Kelly) Carpenter
December 8, 2011
Carol I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was such a beautiful lady and always so kind. May the happy memories of times past comfort you in this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
December 8, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Lynn, you and your family will be in our prayers. Be at Peace knowing you will see her again .
Stephanie Schwalbe
December 8, 2011
Bob,
I feel so happy for you and Margaret knowing she is now at peace and in the Lord's embrace. Peace be with you and your family while you reminisce about all your wonderful memories.
God Bless you and yours,
BOB PFEIFFER
December 8, 2011
MARGARET WILL BE MISSED ON UNIT #4 AT T C V. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. ALSO BOB'S FAITHFUL VISITS. SHE IS NOW IN THE HOME NOT BUILT WITH HUMAN HANDS ETERNAL IN THE HEAVEN.OUR LOSS HERE ON EARTH IS GOD'S GAIN IN HEAVEN.
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