Margaret Nichols

December 8, 1917 - January 4, 2010

Margaret E. Nichols, 92, Green Bay passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Rennes Health Care Center. Margaret was born on December 8, 1917 in Norway, Michigan, the daughter of the late Palmer and Katherine (Nepper) Berg. On March 8, 1947 she married John (Jeff) Nichols and the couple enjoyed 47 years together. Jeff preceded her in death in 1994. Margaret was a board member, a tutor, and a student evaluator of Literacy Green Bay, formerly Literacy Council of Brown County. She also was a long time volunteer and officer of the Red Cross of Brown County. Margaret always gave freely of her time and volunteered for Meals on Wheels as well as other local charities. She was a long term active member of Union Congregational Church. Margaret is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and Adrienne Nichols, IL; her grandson and granddaughter-in-law Joshua and Kimberly Nichols, IL; a sister-in-law Marie Berg, MI. She is further survived by her loving cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband John (Jeff); a daughter Katherine; two brothers and one sister-in-law Lawrence Berg, Robert and Dorothy Berg. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Union Congregational Church 716 S. Madison Street. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. with the Rev. Dr. Charles E. Mize, officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the service. An interment service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.hansenfuneralservice.com. Margaret’s life and accomplishments can be recognized with Memorial Donations to Literacy Green Bay—details are available at their website (www.literacygreenbay.org) or at 920-435-2474.