Margaret J. Hodges Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret Jane (Shepherd) Hodges died August 4, 2013 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. Margaret was 80. Margaret was born April 17, 1933 to Jerome & Genevieve (Garrod) Shepherd. Her parents have preceded her in death. Margaret married Kenneth J. Hodges, her High School Sweetheart, and they were married just short of 55 years. Margaret attended Cadillac High School and Ferris School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Ann\'s Catholic Church and was active as a volunteer in the Cadillac area in many capacities. Margaret was a Registered Nurse and worked for various Dr.\'s in the Cadillac area for 44 years. Nursing was her passion and always said it was \"a calling\". Margaret also loved to play bridge, was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. Margaret loved her family and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She has been preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her son Mike and sister, Beverly Ann. Margaret is survived by her daughter Ketha (George) Rosingana and daughter in law Jan Hodges. Margaret had five grandchildren, Benjamin (Carrie) Rosingana, Meagan Rosingana (Tim Conrady) and Jacob (Jamie) Rosingana and Adam & Aaron Hodges. She had five great grandchildren Dominick, Sophia, Jakobie, Fynn and Avilene. Margaret is also survived by her sisters Katie (David) Johnson (Florida) Genevieve (George) Gibbs (Alma) and Roma (Jerry) Williams (Cadillac). Cremation has taken place and per Margaret\'s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, Margaret\'s family has requested that any memorial contributions be made to Cadillac Mercy Hospital Foundation, Attn: 3rd Floor Comfort Care Wing. Special thanks to the staff at Mercy Hospital I.C.U. and the 3rd Floor Comfort Care Staff. Margaret was cared for with the utmost respect and dignity. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Margaret J. Hodges

April 17, 1933 - August 4, 2013