Margaret Eileen Nation

1923 ∼ 2015

Margaret Eileen Nation
Margaret E. Nation, 92, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus with her family at her side. Born in Kenosha on July 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Julia (Carney) Bickel. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, Margaret attended St. Thomas Catholic School and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1941. On June 26, 1943, she married Charles E. Nation in Key West, FL. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1988. She had been employed by Gateway Technical College for over 35 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Past President and Officer of St. Mark’s Christian Women, Catholic Women’s Club, Danish Sisterhood Lodge #20, St. Mary’s Lutheran Friendly Center, St. Mary’s Catholic Senior Center, Red Hat Ladies, and the Mary D. Bradford High School Committee for the 50th and 55th class reunions. Margaret loved playing cards, traveling, reading and knitting. She was an avid Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cub Fan. Surviving are her two daughters, Jeanne (Ed) Borske of Alvin, WI, and Juli Nation of Kenosha; and six grandchildren, Robert (Cheri) Wagner, Donald Wagner, Michael (Melanie) Borske, Patrick Borske, Jill (Eugene) Drasic and Brianna McClurg; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two great-granddaughters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 5th, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark’s Church or the Kenosha Achievement Center would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Margaret’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Terry & Sarah Horn October 4, 2015
Jeanne and Eddie Borske, and Juli Nation families--Sorry we can't be there, but we are with you in heart and spirit and tremendous amount of love for the loss of your beautiful mother. May the love that she has given to us all be captured forever. May the clouds of sorrow give way to days of sunshine and laughter. We'll be sending a card later once we return from Texas. May our love give you comfort during this sad time.Much love, Terry and Sarah
Judy Sauer October 3, 2015
Margaret will be deeply missed by all. She was a wonderful lady.Judy S.