Margaret Grattan

Margaret M. Grattan, age 101, passed away on Saturday, May 09, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on February 12, 1914, on the family farm, the daughter of Emil and Louisa (Lorscheter) Grattan. Margaret graduated from Cassville High School. After graduation she was employed butchering chickens. She later worked in Madison for a short time before returning to the Cassville area to farm on the family farm. Margaret cared for her parents and her siblings. She was a very giving and dedicated person. Margaret was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and was strong in her faith. She was involved in all church activities and enjoyed playing cards, gatherings, and going out to eat.

Survivors include many cousins.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Irene and Thomas.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz and Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.