Margaret Barricklow

ADRIAN – Margaret Jean Barricklow, 83, passed away peacefully, entering into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was at Tecumseh Place II where she has been a resident since 2008. She was born May 15, 1927, to Keith and Lucille ((Routzong) Schilling; they precede her in death along with a sister that died as an infant. Margaret married Howard Barricklow in 1964. Howard and his daughter, Marlene, preceded her in death. His son, John Barricklow, survives. Margaret is from a large, loving and caring family including, brothers, Ervin (Virginia) Schilling of Monroe; Harry (Joyce Jean) Schilling of Addison; Richard Schilling of Addison; sisters, Naomi Tavierne of Adrian; Marilyn Heeman of Grand Rapids; Evelyn (Harold) Myers of Adrian; and Joyce Ann (John) Cisco of Kentwood. She was the beloved Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews that knew her as Aunt Maggie. Margaret retired from Farmer’s Home Administration after many years of service. She was a faithful member of West Adrian United Church of Christ where she was involved in the Women’s Fellowship, church boards, and working on numerous dinners. She was always willing to do anything that needed to be done for her church. Margaret volunteered many years of service to Bixby Medical Center in the Emergency Department. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was the planner for the Schilling’s families Thanksgiving Dinner where close to 70 people often attended. Margaret and Howard enjoyed many years of traveling together with the Nomads travel group. They also enjoyed camping. The funeral service for Margaret will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at West Adrian United Church of Christ with Rev. John Kottke officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and again Thursday at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Margaret may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.

Margaret Barricklow

May 15, 1927 - March 21, 2011