Margaret A. Holland

Margaret A. Holland, 92, a former resident of Ridge Township, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.

She was born May 30, 1926, in Van Wert County, the daughter of John C. and Rose A. (Berger) Holland, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Annabel L. Holland of Van Wert; several nephews and nieces, including James R. (Joan) Holland of Van Wert, Sharon (Jim) Owens of Marion, Father Richard (Judy) Pobjecky of Florida, David (Linda) Pobjecky of Florida, Ann Sivills of Florida, Robert (Linn) Pobjecky of Florida, Tom (Teresa) Pobjecky of Florida, James Lee (Kim) Holland of Virginia, and Cliff (Jackie) Holland of New Jersey; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

A sister, Kathryn Pobjecky; and four brothers, John E., Harold, G. Milford, and Richard K. Holland, also preceded her in death.

She was employed for many years in the Accounting  Department of Federal-Mogul Corporation in Van Wert. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, its Catholic Ladies of Columbia chapter, and former Altar Rosary Society.

Margaret loved playing cards with her friends and was an avid bowler. She also loved to sew and to work in her flower garden. She was also chosen as a Flower In Full Bloom for the Peony Festival Grand Parade. The love of her life was her church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 29, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Stan Szybka officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, with the Rosary recited at 7 that evening, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Preferred memorials: St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church or the Activities Fund at the Laurels of Shane Hill.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bricknerfuneralhome.comor emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.