I’ll always remember your kindness and forgiveness.  They broke the mold when you were born.

Will miss you always sis. All the fun times, the talks about our kids, life in general.  We had all the answers did'nt we.  Go rest high on that   mountain and same a place for me.

Sis, you left us to soon, but you still are in our hearts, and we have memories of all the good times we had together. You will be missed by all.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Although I have "only" known you since June 1987, I loved you since  I first met you.  After Greg and I were married in June 1989, I told you that my mom had been gone since I was 24, and that I thought of you as my new mom.  I am so proud we never had a cross word in all these years and one of my favorite stories is when you were going to work with me once a week at the book company to stuff customer bills and one of the owners was walking out behind us one day.  He said "Margaret, you sure don't fit the typical mother-in-law stereotype because Diane NEVER has anything bad to say about you!"  We sure had a good laugh over that.  It seems like a million years ago that you were driving and you picked me up for the church softball games.  Greg and I are now the proud owner of your special trophy that says "Best Player Producer",  as 4 of your 5 sons were on the team.  I so enjoyed the trips downstate, getting to know your crazy, funny brothers and your only sister, she was (and still is) a gem.  Life must go on without you, but your loving spirit will remain with every one you touched.

I remember the first holiday after Tom and I started dating, it was Easter 2018 and he had brought me over to meet everyone. I was a bit nervous but you welcomed me into your home with open arms and made me feel as though I had been apart of the family for years. I was amazed at all the delicious food you had prepared, it was enough to feed an army. Afterwards we played several games of Uno where I really enjoyed hearing about all the stories you shared of watching Tom as a little boy along with Jessica, Corie, and Shyann.
I’m so grateful you and Allie got to meet, I know you were so excited to hold her and we had a wonderful visit.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Greg and the entire family, Margaret was a wonderful woman with the kindest soul. She will be sorely missed.

Mom,
My earliest memories are when you had just the 2 of us kids in the house; over the years it became 3, 4, 5 and then 6 of us kids.  Yet, there was always at least one other kid.  Those were the kids you’d babysit for other mothers while we lived on Victory Street, and continuing throughout the time we lived on Herbert Dr.  Then grandkids came into the picture.   
And then there are the memories of apple-picking, potato-picking and strawberry-picking on the weekends.  I lost count of the number of foods/dishes you’d make with apples, with potatoes, and with strawberries.   
Despite the number of kids and despite the number of foods/dishes, one word continually comes to mind with each kid and every recipe among all of these memories…love.   Everyone could sense the love you had for each kid; and the first ingredient in every recipe was always love.  
Mike

Margaret (aka Mom) people thought it funny that we were both Margaret A. Pracht.  Especially the mailman who thought you were sending to letters to yourself  because the return address name and sender were the same.  Despite the uniqueness, I was proud to call you mom.  I could not have wished for a better mother-in- law.  You were the most loving. caring person and always willing to help everyone.  You blessed me with a wonderful man who you and I both love.  You are leaving a hole in many hearts, but I and all will love you forever.

So many years so many memories. We will cherish them all! You will live on through our memories and your recipes! Whenever we bake/cook recipes you passed down, it ignites conversations of happy times…in your home, around your table and especially during the holidays! 
You were always a wonderful care taker to you family and loved ones.
Thankful you are out of pain, with dad dancing with our Lord! 
Joshua said to ask Jesus to give you a hug from him❤️
Thank you for all your love, Dave, Kiera and Joshua

So many years and so many memories! We will cherish them all! You will live on through our memories and especially your recipes… whenever we bake/cook the recipes you passed on to us it always ignites conversations of happy times, in your home, around your table and especially during the holidays! 
Praise God you are no longer in pain & back with dad whom you loved so much! 
Joshua said to tell Jesus to give you a hug!
Love you! Dave, Kiera and Joshua

I was fortunate to have called you my Granny.
Your laugh was infectious and your food/cookies were delicious... Julia child didn't hold a light to your baking & cooking and no one ever will. Your smile & hugs ❤️ were genuine. 
I loved seeing you at the head of the table or sitting in the kitchen..  ice tea in hand surrounded by your children and grand children. You made sure everyone had eaten or tried something.. always sharing jokes.. playing wild games of Uno & Polish Poker. 
I will forever carry you in my heart. I hope one day to be at least half the woman you were.

Margaret was a kind and loving person. She was the best Mother in law and Grandmother. She loved to cook, bake, garden and craft. Her pea soup and dumplings, banana bread and chocolate chip cookies were a few of my favorites. I will always remember her love of children and her humor and laughter will forever echo through my children. Thank you dear sweet lady for the joy you always brought to our lives.

Grandma, your heart was as big as the sky. I will never forget holidays spent together with everyone crammed in your home, the random creamed eggs on toast breakfasts, your chicken & dumpling soup, & my favorite of them all- oyster crackers & puppy chow. You will always have a special place in my heart & I will miss you forever. Thank you for all you’ve done to help raise me & my siblings- I will be forever grateful. You will never be forgotten. ❤️

Her heart of gold stopped beating, and her hardworking hands are now at rest.
She was a beautiful soul that will be sorely missed by the many people who simply called her “the Best”.  
She carried me in her arms when I was a child so I will carry her in my heart forever. I am so lucky to have had you in my life and call you my grandmother. 
I love you, Grandma ❤️

I will always remember you holding my hand so I could walk on the ledge of the bridge at the park to feed the ducks. I'll never forget all the garage sales we went to over the years and how much you bragged about how little you paid for something. I will always remember teasing you while playing Uno because you always confused the green and blue. I'll never forget cooking and baking with you. I will always remember that wooden spoon you scared us with to shape us up, although you never used it. I'll never forget doing your hair, nails, and even eyebrows. I will cherish every memory with you for the rest of my life. I love you Grandma.

OBITUARY

Margaret Ann Pracht

April 17, 1935 – December 7, 2023

Marsh Funeral Home

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