Margaret Eleanor White

Margaret Eleanor White age 87, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Golden Living Center– Continental Manor in Randolph.

Margaret was born on February 17, 1925in Randolph, a daughter of the late August and Jessie (Dykstra) Posthuma. On June 5, 1946, Margaret was united in marriage to Henry White, Jr., at the First Reformed Church in Randolph. They farmed in the FoxLakearea for many years and in retirement they enjoyed traveling. Margaret was a member of the First Congregational Church in FoxLakefor 65 years where she was formerly active on the church board and with the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Holidays and family dinners were a favorite time for Margaret, and in her later years she cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved living at the Continental Manor for the past three years.

Margaret is survived by two sons, Larry (Jan) White, Waupun, Al (Mary) White, Fox Lake, a daughter-in-law, Debra White, Fox Lake, six grandchildren; Rev. Paul (April) White, Chelsea White, Stephany White, Danielle (Charles) Gauger, Trisha (Terry) Posthuma, Michael (Faye) White, 12 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kathryn, Rebekah, Daniel, Katelynn, McKenzie, Addison, Remington, Brea, Brady, Carley, and Riley. She is also survived by two sisters, Winnetta Braaksma, Randolph, Evelyn (Jerry) Lively, Beaver Dam; and sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 2009, her son Dennis in 2002, her brother Henry, and a sister Juliette.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Kohls Community Funeral Home, 405 W. Main Street, Waupun, with Rev. Bruce Engebretson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens.

Margaret’s family will receive relatives and friends on Monday at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m.until the time of service.

A memorial fund has been established in Margaret’s name.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Continental Manor

for the wonderful, compassionate care that was given to Margaret.