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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Margaret E. Griffin Manske
Margaret E.
Griffin Manske
March 29, 1915 – October 29, 2009
Margaret E. Griffin Manske's Obituary
Margaret G. Manske
Age 94
Formerly of Kalamazoo
Margaret went to be with her Lord on October 29, 2009. While she lived most of her life in Kalamazoo, MI, she recently resided in Wheaton, IL. She was born on March 29, 1915, in Peekskill, NY, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Odell) Griffin. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Peekskill in 1932, and then earned her Bachelor's degree in Music in 1937 from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. In 1941, she married Arthur J. Manske, and they moved to Kalamazoo in 1942. During their 52 years of marriage, she and Arthur traveled extensively around the world. Through the years, they had opened their home to countless international students from WMU, and their travels included visits to the countries and homes of many of the students throughout the world. Margaret was a lifelong learner and a warm and loving person. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, but also had many interests outside the home and in the community. An accomplished pianist, she taught piano lessons and was a performing member of the Kalamazoo Music Club. A longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, she was active in the Mary Martha Guild. Appreciating the richness of the performing arts in Kalamazoo, she supported and enjoyed attending performances at the Kalamazoo Symphony, WMU, and the Civic Theater.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Arthur. Surviving are her three children: Elizabeth (Robert) Skinner of Wheaton, IL; John (Rosanne) Manske of Portage, MI; and Carol Quandt of Kalamazoo, MI; eight grandchildren: Chris (Tom) Martin, Scott Skinner, Matt (Adrienne) Skinner, Jill Manske, Julianne Manske, Jay (Gina) Manske, Kari (Rhys) Roberts, and Cynthia (Steve) Jovanovich; and seven great-grandchildren: Mia, Jacob, Maggie and Macey Martin; Nathan and Sophia Manske; and Oliver Roberts. Also surviving are her brother-in-law Charles (Barbara) Manske of Irvine, CA, and three nieces and one nephew.
Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 1:00-2:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Arthur and Margaret Manske Outstanding Master's Student in School Counseling Scholarship Award at WMU, to WMUK Public Radio, or to a charity of your choice.
Information and guest book is available at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
Age 94
Formerly of Kalamazoo
Margaret went to be with her Lord on October 29, 2009. While she lived most of her life in Kalamazoo, MI, she recently resided in Wheaton, IL. She was born on March 29, 1915, in Peekskill, NY, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Odell) Griffin. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Peekskill in 1932, and then earned her Bachelor's degree in Music in 1937 from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. In 1941, she married Arthur J. Manske, and they moved to Kalamazoo in 1942. During their 52 years of marriage, she and Arthur traveled extensively around the world. Through the years, they had opened their home to countless international students from WMU, and their travels included visits to the countries and homes of many of the students throughout the world. Margaret was a lifelong learner and a warm and loving person. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, but also had many interests outside the home and in the community. An accomplished pianist, she taught piano lessons and was a performing member of the Kalamazoo Music Club. A longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, she was active in the Mary Martha Guild. Appreciating the richness of the performing arts in Kalamazoo, she supported and enjoyed attending performances at the Kalamazoo Symphony, WMU, and the Civic Theater.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Arthur. Surviving are her three children: Elizabeth (Robert) Skinner of Wheaton, IL; John (Rosanne) Manske of Portage, MI; and Carol Quandt of Kalamazoo, MI; eight grandchildren: Chris (Tom) Martin, Scott Skinner, Matt (Adrienne) Skinner, Jill Manske, Julianne Manske, Jay (Gina) Manske, Kari (Rhys) Roberts, and Cynthia (Steve) Jovanovich; and seven great-grandchildren: Mia, Jacob, Maggie and Macey Martin; Nathan and Sophia Manske; and Oliver Roberts. Also surviving are her brother-in-law Charles (Barbara) Manske of Irvine, CA, and three nieces and one nephew.
Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 1:00-2:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Arthur and Margaret Manske Outstanding Master's Student in School Counseling Scholarship Award at WMU, to WMUK Public Radio, or to a charity of your choice.
Information and guest book is available at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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