Margaret Simon

Margaret Louise Simon, age 79, of Grantsburg/Webster, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Margaret was born on February 8, 1937 in Superior, WI to parents Vernon and Ann (Merrit) Spaulding. Margaret was the fourth child born to Vernon and Ann out of six. She spent her life growing up in Burnett County. She attended and graduated from the Karlsburg School House in Webster and then went on to attend nursing school. While in nursing school, Margaret would occasionally sing classic country songs on the WCMP radio station. On July 5, 1955 Margaret was united in marriage to George Simon in Cambridge, MN. Together they raised their thirteen children on the family farm just outside of Grantsburg. Margaret was a homemaker for her family for most of her life. Once her children were grown, she was employed by Stokley Bean Factory in Frederic, WI and also assisted with local home health care. In life, Margaret enjoyed Polka Dancing, listening to classic country western music, tending to her garden and house plants, baking and cooking, and bird watching at Crex Meadows. But above all else, Margaret loved to spend time with her family. She will always be remembered as a true friend and wife, devoted mother, and loving grandmother. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jordan Simon and Ernie Simon; 3 sisters; and 1 brother. Margaret is survived by her lifelong companion, George Simon; children: Timothy Simon, Andrew (Dolly) Simon, Joseph (Lisa) Simon, Terri (Sam) Rixman, Valerie (Jim) Buskirk, Lorenzo (Sheila) Simon, Kennedy (Maria) Simon, Orval Simon, Peggy (Jim) Simon, Shelly (Jason) Hayes and Jolly (Amber) Simon; grandchildren, Candie, Mandie, Angelic, Alesha, Audra, Larissa, Nikki, Brandon, Ricky, Dillon, Trevor, Sidney, Jaydon, Amber, Katie, Nicole, Janet, Amie, Cindie, Trisha, Douglas, Jeremy, Justin, Corey, Matthew, Ashley, Steven and Jennifer; many great-grandchildren; sister, Verna Lindstrom; and many other nieces, nephews relatives and friends. A visitation for Margaret will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1:00PM (visitation from 12:00PM – 1:00PM) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Pastor Brian Pardun will be officiating the service. Pallbearers are Joe Simon, Ken Simon, Jolly Simon, Loren Simon, Tim Simon, Orval Simon and Andy Simon. Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Simon, Ricky VanderVelden, Dillon VanderVelden , Trevor Simon, Jaydon Simon, Douglas Simon, Jeremy Simon, Justin Simon, Corey Erickson, Steven Simon, Brandon Smith. Interment will immediately follow the service at Freya Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com