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Margaret A. "Maggie" Watson

September 16, 1948-August 9, 2025

 

Margaret A. "Maggie" Watson, 76, of Mission, KS, passed away on August 9, 2025. Maggie was born September 16, 1948 in Boone, Iowa and grew up in Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated from North Dakota State University and later moved to Kansas City where she enjoyed a 30-year career at ABF Freight System. A dedicated patron of local animal welfare organizations, Maggie's rescues include Sherman, Cleo, Gabby, and Captain.

 

Maggie was preceded in death by her mother and father, William Merritt and Mary Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Watson, and sister, Mary Ellen Oberlander (Ralph). She is survived by partner Richard Wineinger, brother William Watson, nieces Sarah and Lisa and nephew Mark and their families; stepdaughter Kelly, granddaughters Annie and Sarah, and close friend Kara.

 

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 20 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Powell Community Center, Room C, 6200 Martway St., Mission, Kansas 66202.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City or Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.
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Additional Service:
Celebration of Life
Location:
Powell Community Center, Room C
Address:
6200 Martway St.
City:
Mission
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66202
Date of Service:
Sep 20, 2025
Time of Service:
1:30 pm
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Condolences

LuAnn Deibert Aug 13, 2025

Friend ,Plymouth ,Minnesota

We've lost a dear friend with a heart-of-gold. Margaret possessed generosity and no judgement throughout her life. She gave with no expectation of anything in return. Thank you, Dick, for keeping us appraised of her final days. In loving memory, LuAnn & Jim Deibert

Jeff, Kelly & Reid Aug 21, 2025

Friend ,Hutchinson ,Kansas

Our hearts are broken. Maggie was such an amazing person. Her kindness and generosity was felt by so many people. Maggie you were one of a kind and will be greatly missed. We are so grateful that our paths crossed. Gods angel on earth and in heaven. May you rest in peace.