Margaret Ufen
August 1, 1922 ~ October 17, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Margaret A. Ufen, 93, of Miller, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Highmore Health in Highmore surrounded by her family.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the church.
Margaret Anne Gortmaker was born August 1, 1922 in Boone, Iowa to Lear and Johanna (Furst) Gortmaker. She married Henry Albert Ufen on November 14, 1940. They had four children: Donna, Frank, Mary Ann and Joe. For several years, they farmed south of Miller. In 1966, Henry passed away and Margaret sold the farm and moved to town.
Margaret loved to sew; making beautiful quilts. She’d rather walk than drive her car. In 2009, she was diagnosed with dementia and in September of 2009, she moved into the Highmore Health; where she resided until she passed away.
Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Mary Ann McFall of Casper, WY; son, Joe Ufen of Magnolia, TX; son-in-law, Jim Kaczrowski of Mora, MN; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Frank; daughter, Donna Kaczrowski; and her six siblings.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Margaret’s arrangements.
A Visitation was held on October 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Memorial Service was held on October 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on October 24, 2015 at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller, South Dakota 57362
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Margaret Ufen.
So sorry for your loss Wally and Jen, may you find comfort in your great memories.
Our most heartfelt sympathies to all of Margaret’s family. We are keeping you all in our prayers at this time of grief and mourning. God Bless you
I met Margaret at the nursing home. She was such a sweet lady. She talked a lot about her family. She would come and sit with my aunts and I and then talk about working at the restaurant. She used to tell about the crafts that she used to do. She loved to see the crafts other people made and would bring to show. I will miss seeing her that’s for sure. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Babby
My sincerest condolences to the family. Her family were always in her thoughts
I had the pleasure of getting to know Margaret while my husband was at Highmore Health. She was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with her any time I was in Highmore. I enjoyed getting to know Margaret and she appreciated any treats I gave her when I came to visit. My deepest sympathy to the family.