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Margaret B. Fuenger, 93, of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Morrow Home in Sparta.
She was born July 29, 1932, in the Township of Angelo to Ira and Reaka (Freze) Kelsey.
Margaret was first married to Ernest Thomas; together they had four children: Lois (William), Joann, Leonard (Crystal) and Susan (Dale). After Ernest’s passing, she married Thomas E. Fuenger; they had two sons, Thomas (Alice) and Daniel. Margaret enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with her family, and she especially cherished time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Lois (William), Joann, Leonard (Crystal), Susan (Dale), Thomas (Alice) and Daniel; and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ernest Thomas and Thomas E. Fuenger; and all of her siblings.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service, officiated by Chaplain Pricilla Hemmersbach, will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a luncheon. A private burial will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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