Obituary of Margaret E. Mangold

Margaret E. Mangold, 89, of Dowagiac, passed away at Forest Glen Nursing Home in Dowagiac, on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Margaret was born on April 15, 1921 to the late Earl and Marguerite (Cunningham) Walker in Decatur, Michigan. After school Margaret wed the love of her life, Kenneth Mangold, in 1943. When he was drafted she followed him to California and worked in the factory making bomber wheels. Though Margaret was small in stature she had a big heart. She loved life and many friends with a free spirit and soul. All of those characteristics together made for a woman that will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2000 and four brothers. Margaret is survived by her son Mike Mangold of Hartford, Michigan and the great friends she made at Hospice at Home and especially the staff at Forest Glen of Dowagiac. In keeping with Margaret's wishes she has been cremated. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Pet Refuge Inc. located at 2300 West Sixth Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 or the Disabled Veterans Association located at PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.