Margaret Dorothy Hanlin

Margaret Hanlin

Margaret Dorothy Hanlin, age 78, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in her home following a 7 week battle with Stage 4 Bladder Cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and children in her home where she passed peacefully surrounded in love.

Margaret was born February 23, 1945 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Harold and Bernice (Sanfield) Oakes. She married Daniel R. Hanlin on April 18, 1964 in Kenosha, WI. While her children were small she stayed home with them, then became a bus driver. She later switched gears and became a travel agent and was able to travel to many amazing places. In 2002 she moved up to Mauston, after they purchased a tavern, The Way Station, and she ran that for 6 years until finally retiring for good in 2008. In 2008, they moved to Adams, WI and have made many friends who loved the liveliness and smiles Margaret brought to every place she went.

Margaret enjoyed cooking for her family, playing video golf at the local tavern and betting on the Packers or playing the video poker machines (which she won many times).

Memorials may be directed in Margaret’s memory to her husband, Dan Hanlin https://everloved.com/life-of/margaret-hanlin/. In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation to assist with medical bills and a celebration of life.

Margaret was preceded in death by: Her parents, Harold and Bernice Oakes, sister Lydia (Oakes) Mallo, beloved in law’s Richard and Effie Hanlin, brother in law’s John Hanlin, Donald Hanlin, and sister in law’s Patricia Elliott, Annette Schmidt also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Survivors:
Husband: Daniel R. Hanlin of Adams, WI, they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 18, 2024
Children: Brett A. Hanlin (Barb), of Friendship, WI; Robert D. Hanlin, Adams, WI; Dana M. Biesterfeldt (Henry) of Stevensville, MT.
Grandchildren: Marcus Hanlin, of Carrboro, NC; Christopher Hanlin, of Rocky Mount, NC; Preston Hanlin, of Rocky Mount, NC; Matthew Hanlin (Amber) of Kenosha, WI; Megan Hanlin of Kenosha, WI; Erik Biesterfeldt, of Bozeman, MT; Grace Biesterfeldt of Stevensville, MT
Great Grandchildren: Ayden Hanlin, Anna Hanlin, Grady Hanlin, Noah Hanlin, Violet Hanlin, and Elliott Hanlin