This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wilsonje19 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hamilton/7067/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Eleanore Wildes, the daughter of Claude and Philamin (Zubka) Hamilton was born on January 21, 1918 at Voleire, Montana. She was baptized on June 4, 1927 at Atkinson, NE. Margaret attended elementary school at Atkinson, NE, Joliet, IL, and Spencer, NE, she then graduated from high school in O'Neill, NE. On May 4, 1942 Margaret was united in marriage to John Kenneth Wildes at Newcastle, WY. They lived in Deadwood, SD, California, and O'Neill, NE before settling in Petersburg, NE in 1953. Margaret worked as a housewife and homemaker along with operating the Jack's Café with her husband until 1978, then cared for her mother who moved to Petersburg. Margaret continued to work her entire life volunteering for any event or organization that needed her help. She was currently employed as a GreenThumb at the Petersburg Senior Center. Margaret enjoyed cooking, baking, and being outdoors taking care of her lawn. She also enjoyed restoring furniture, along with collecting photos of her entire family. She gave all of her love to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Margaret was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Petersburg. At church she was a member of the Christian Mothers, and the Parish Council. Other involvements were with the American Legion Auxiliary and the Senior Center, where she also held offices in both. Margaret was also a member of the ThriftyDoers. On Saturday, March 14, 2009 Margaret passed away at the Boone County Health Center in Albion at 91 years of age. She is survived by her daughters: Linda Pelster and husband George of Columbus, NE; Claudelle Thieman and husband Raymond of Petersburg, NE; 4 grandchildren: Shane Pelster, Jackie Borer, Scott Thieman, and Jenny Reilly; 8 great-grandchildren: Bryant Borer, Stephanie Borer, Shaylee Borer, Brandy and Chase Thieman, Allie Linville, Jack and Chloe Pelster; her brother Todd Hamilton and wife Maxine of O'Neill, NE; 3 sisters: Dorothy Bruce of Denver, CO; Hazel Laurence of Independence, KS; Leona Belzer of Cleveland, OH; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack in 1987, 3 brothers: Johnny, Joe, and Thomas Hamilton, and her sister Alice Helmer. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Petersburg with Fr. Stan Schmit officiating. Burial will be at the parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the church with a 7:30 p.m. Wake Service. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.