Margaret Eschen Obituary

Age - 79

October 6, 2023

Sandusky, OH

Margaret "Margie" (Masterson) Eschen, 79, of Wakeman, passed away peacefully Saturday September 30, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 22, 1943 to John and Margaret (Joyce) Masterson. Margaret graduated from Lourdes Academy and Baylor University. She married the love of her life, John, on July 15, 1972. She was a nurse that served her community at St. Josephs, Allen Memorial and Mercy Hospitals for over 50 years. She loved her family beyond measure and enjoyed spending time with each of them. She enjoyed walking and nature. Her faith was visible in her life of helping others through selfless acts of kindness and compassion. Margaret was a member of St Mary's Parish. In her spare time, she enjoyed finding and collecting treasures found while traveling with her husband. She was known to her family and others as Smiley because of her constant infectious smile. Margaret is survived by her son, Sean (Liza) Eschen of Wakeman, OH, grandchildren; Kalob, Kayla, Kaden, Kagen; great grandchildren; Jaxton, Zander and Madalynn as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband John Eschen (2016), granddaughter; Katlyn, brothers: Francis, James and Richard Masterson. Friends may call on Friday, October 6th from 4 to 8 pm at Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, 16 Cooper Street, Wakeman. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 7 at St. Mary's Parish, 46 Main Street (US 20), Wakeman at 10 am with Father Ron Brickner presiding. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Those wishing to contribute to Margaret's memory may do so to the Alzheimer's Foundation at alzfdn. org. Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome. com.

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