Margaret Cummins-Schaefer Obituary

Age - 82

October 6, 2023

Columbus, IN

Margaret Adaline Cummins-Schaefer, age 82, of Columbus, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Margaret was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. A graveside service for Margaret is being planned for Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Garland Brook Cemetery, 501 N Gladstone Ave, Columbus, Indiana 47201. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. hathaway-myers. com for the Cummins-Schaefer family.

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