Obit: Smith, Margaret J. (1925 - 2005)
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Surnames: Smith, Wallender, Hambuch

----Source: Ashland Daily Press (Ashland, Ashland Co., Wis.) Mon., 18 July 2005

Smith, Margaret J. (9 Sept. 1925 - 15 July 2005)

Margaret J. Smith, age 79, of Marshfield, formerly of Ashland, died Fri., July 15, 2005 at her home in Marshfield after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 9, 1925 in Duluth, Minn., to Leonard and Agatha Wallender. She graduated from Ashland High School, and attended Northland College. She married Basil Smith on September 4, 1947. She was employed for many years as a dental assistant to Dr. Carl Hambuch, Sr. She was a member of Lac La Belle chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chairman of the Ashland County Republican Party, and served for 10 years as a member of the Northland College Alumni Board.

She is survived by her husband Basil, son David (Charlotte), and grandson Chris, all of Marshfield. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to Northland College.

A memorial service will be held in Ashland at a later date. Arrangements are being coordinated by the Frost Funeral Home in Ashland.