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- «b»Obituary from Winona Daily News, August 17, 2007
Margaret C. McNally«/b»
Jan. 28, 1919 — Aug. 13, 2007
RIDGEWAY, Minn. — Margaret C. McNally, 88, of rural Ridgeway, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at her home.
Margaret Clare was born Jan. 28, 1919, in Winona, to Frances and Hanorah (White) Nagle.
She attended Cathedral School in Winona and on April 6, 1940, she married J. Ray McNally. Margaret and Ray farmed together until they turned the place over to their son, James.
Along with their farming, they volunteered at many community events at Ridgeway and Pickwick. Margaret was an accomplished bowler, winning many events and attending state tournaments. She enjoyed bingo, cooking, baking and paid special attention to her grandchildren when they said her name "Gramma Maggie."
She is survived by her husband, J. Ray McNally, Winona; five children, Gerald (Beverly) McNally, Winona, Judy (Michael) Leahy, Minocqua, Wis., James L. (Sheila) McNally, on the home farm, rural Winona, Charles F. (Paula) McNally, Pickwick, Minn., and Dean (Sue Bittner) McNally, Minnesota City, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Jerry Jr., Shannon, Jamie, Kim, Charlie, Traci, Brian, Brad and Leah; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Jeff; four brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services for Margaret will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home, Winona, with Chaplain Kathy Redig officiating. Interment will be in Bush Cemetery, Ridgeway, Minn.
Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. today at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home.
Casketbearers will be Margaret's grandchildren.
Words of remembrance or sympathy may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.
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