Margaret E. Best

Margaret E. Best, age 68, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center.

Margaret was born on November 30, 1943 in Mobridge, South Dakota, the daughter of Michael and Lucille (Grage) OKeefe. She grew up in Timber Lake, SD. Margaret graduated from Mankato State University. She then was employed for over forty years as a long term support supervisor for United Counseling. On March 20, 1967, Margaret was united in marriage to Neil Best in Mankato, MN.

Survivors include their son, Patrick (Tana) Best, Bloomington; three grandchildren: Michael, Brian, and Mary Best; her brother: Michael (Glenna) OKeefe, Inver Grove Heights, MN; nieces and nephews: Natalie and Gustav Best, Michael OKeefe and Sarah Hennessy; a great-niece and great-nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Neil, Margaret was preceded in death by a brother, Walter OKeefe.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family.