Margaret M. Shidell

Margaret Shidell, 102, of Marathon, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Athenian Living in Athens.  She was born on October 23, 1920 in Allenton, Wisconsin to the late Peter and Lena Bingen.  She married Joseph Shidell in Marathon on June 28, 1941 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on April 17, 1990.

Margaret was employed at Marathon Cheese and Pauly Cheese from 1955 to 1982.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Parish Council of Catholic Women, Marathon Auxiliary, and The Third Order of St. Francis.  She volunteered at St. Anthony Retreat Center, St. Mary’s Church and School, and the Tomah V.A. Medical Center.  Margaret loved cooking and baking, and lots of gatherings at her home with all of the families.  She loved all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers, quilting, crocheting, and playing cards.

Survivors include her children, Norbert Shidell (Barb Paulson), Mary (Tom) Krause, and Michael (Mary) Shidell; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Norma Socha.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents, Peter and Lena; daughter, Sharon; son-in-law, Norm Wittman; two brothers, Rev. Norbert Bingen and Leander Bingen; one sister, Helen Thull; and two brothers-in-law, Leo Socha and Joe Thull.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon, with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presiding.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Athenian Living in Athens and to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for the great care they gave to Margaret during her stay there.