Margaret R. Neilson, age 89, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at St.Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo.
Private family graveside services will be at the Oxford Cemetery at a later date.
Margaret was born August 24, 1926 in Adams County, Wisconsin to Claude and Grace (Foote) Phillips.
She attended Oxford High School.
Margaret married Bernard Neilson on January 17, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa. They were married for 66 years before he passed away in May of 2010.
Bernard had a love for horses and Margaret assisted in raising, and caring for them. Their greatest joy was building special memories for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Neilson; parents, Claude & Grace Phillips; grandson, Tim O’Neill, step-father, Harold Phillips; brother, Gerald Phillips and her sisters, Ruth & Geraldine Phillips.
Survivors:
Son: Bob (Kathy) Neilson
Daughter: Sandra (Ted) O’Neill
Sister: Thelma Walters
Sister-in-law: Eleanor Phillips
Grandchildren: Curt (Cassie) Evans, Kevin (Michele) O’Neill, Todd Neilson, Sally (Bill) Schneeberg, and Jody (Melissa) Neilson.
Great-Grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, and nephews
Margaret’s family would like to thank Oak Park Place and St. Claire Meadows for all of their care and compassion.
Bob & Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your loss, especially at this time of year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bobby,Honey and Families, So sorry to hear about your Mom. you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time./We also have many fond memories. God Bless. Ron & Velna (98)
Bob and Kathy,
I’m so sorry about your Mother’s passing Bob. I hope your memories are comforting.
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Margaret. We grew up with her and Bernie as our neighbors on Gem Ave. She was the sweetest person and Bernie the toughest. My grandpa was in the same nursing home and this summer we noticed that Margaret was also a resident. We stopped to see her and she remembered us! It was such a wonderful thing to see her again. We missed them when the moved. Sending our condolences to her family. She was a great person.
Bob and Sandra (Honey)
My thought and prayers will be with you and your familys during these tough times. When I saw the obit, I knew right away who Margret was and who her children where even though it has been 20 + years. Thinking of you. Murf
So sorry for your loss. Karen Hartwig