Margaret L. Wilcoxson

Margaret L. Wilcoxson, 94, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on December 7, 1919 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of James and Ruth (Gangwer) Hess.

A lifetime resident of Whitley County, Margaret graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1938. On November 6, 1941 she married Charles E. Wilcoxson. She was a homemaker and member of the DAR and Whitley County Womens Extension Club.

Survivors include her children, Donald E. Wilcoxson, James D. Willard Wilcoxson, Charles E. Chuck (Linda) Wilcoxson. Jr., Mary A. (Denny) Hinen all of Columbia City; brothers, John Hess of Columbia City and Ralph Hess of California; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles E. Wilcoxson; brothers, Burton Hess and Carl Hess; great-grandson, Justin Wilcoxson; and two infant great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with her funeral service to start at 11 a.m. Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery.Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Wilcoxson's memory to Whitley County 4-H Clubs Inc. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.