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Service:
A graveside service burying Margaret Ann and
Clarence “Jack” Ackerson will take place at 10:00
a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Cemetery
in Lincoln.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Margaret Ann Ackerson of Lincoln,
passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30,
2021.
Margaret Ann was born August 10, 1932, to John and
Lula (Usherwood) Amberg. She married Clarence "Jack"
Ackerson on October 8, 1949, in Paragould, AR. He
passed away November 25, 2017.
She is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Gerald)
Begolka of Atlanta, her grandson John Cunningham
(Adam Gray) of Cumming, GA, nephew Martin (Carla)
Bale and niece Vicki (Pat) Dugan.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, and sisters Betty Hoaglin and Juanita Bale.
Margaret Ann spent most of her career working in
public service. Whether it was helping Veterans and
their families at the Veterans Commission or all the
citizens of Logan County as County Treasurer, she
always had a warm smile for a stranger and
compassion for those in need. Margaret Ann also
worked for the Illinois Secretary of State as the
supervisor of the then newly created "800 line" and
later with the DMV in Lincoln where she eventually
retired. Her love of people and desire to help and
serve was inspired by her deep faith in the Lord,
Jesus Christ.
She was of Catholic faith and a member of Holy
Family Church in Lincoln.
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She worked for the Stetson China
Company as a young woman, where she learned the art
of hand painting; a skill that became a hobby for
her most of her life. She was often seen on her days
off painting at the ceramic shop in Atlanta or at
the Craft House at Cloud 9 Ranch. Her other hobbies
included playing bingo and pinochle, especially when
partnered with her sister. She could also be found
meeting friends at Dottie's or the Oasis in Lincoln.
Margaret enjoyed attending the Class of 1950
Reunions. She will be greatly missed by family and
friends.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Castle
Manor for their care and friendship over the years,
and the staff of St. Clara's for the gracious end of
life care they provided. Margaret sends hugs to Dr.
Dennis Carrol and Dr. William Severino for their
years of care.
A graveside service burying Margaret Ann and
Clarence “Jack” Ackerson will take place at 10:00
a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Cemetery
in Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post #1756 in Lincoln,
or the Atlanta Methodist Woman's Group, Atlanta. We
thank the ladies for always remembering Margaret
with cards and prayers.
Condolences may be sent to Dawn Begolka, PO Box 659,
Atlanta, IL 61723.
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