Obituary of Margaret Ann Parlow

MARGARET A. PARLOW (Jefferson) Margaret Ann Parlow entered into her eternal home on April 30, 2016 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. She was born in Milwaukee on July 14, 1932 to John and Minnie (Jors) Parlow. Having been born with disabilities Margaret spent a fair amount of time at Children's Hospital. When she was a young child the family moved to Watertown, there she attended Lincoln Elementary special education classes. Later she took classes at Opportunities Inc. in Fort Atkinson. Margaret also spent many years in their sheltered workshop. Following the death of her mother in 1980, she moved to Jefferson to be near her siblings. Margaret's moving into her own apartment was a big step for her. She really enjoyed this freedom. After 20 years on her own, a broken leg forced her to give up her apartment and leave Opportunities. She spent the next 2 years at Willow Brook and from there she moved to Countryside/Alden Estates. Living at Alden Estates the past 12 years Margaret enjoyed bingo, music, and their workshop. Worshiping her Lord was very important to Margaret. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Margaret leaves behind her brothers John (Karen) Parlow of Racine, and Don (Jane) Parlow of Jefferson. Her many nieces, nephews, being close to several of them. Many other relative and her many friends at Alden Estates. Her parents preceded her in death as well as two sisters Delores Powers, and Lorraine Schroedl and nephew Jay Schroedl. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 7th at Alden Estates in the community room with the Rev. Matthew Krenke officiating. A time of gathering and sharing of memories will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to family for burial, would be appreciated Burial will be in the family plot at the Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Many thanks to all of the staff at Aldens, especially the staff in the 700 Unit. Paula, Ella, Teri, Jessie, Karen, Debbi, Carol, Kathy, Abi. The activity staff, Lanita, Diane, Ann, VerJean, Clarence. God's Blessing to all of you! Visit, www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or light a candle in her memory.