Margaret L. Hilsabeck

Margaret L. Hilsabeck passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024 in Lincoln, NE. She was born March 3, 1925 in West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, IL to Anthony and Marie Straub. She graduated from Beatrice High School in 1943 and Chicago College of Laboratory Technology in 1946. She worked at Abbott Laboratories, United Airlines Medical Department, and Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Chicago. She was united in marriage to D. Bruce Hilsabeck in 1950 at Chicago Methodist Temple. Bruce and Margaret made their home in Holdrege, NE and were married for 61 years. While raising their children Margaret continued to work in the medical field at Brewster Hospital and Clinic. She also was owner of 4th Avenue Gallery where she enjoyed visiting with customers. They moved to Lincoln in 2005 to be close to family.

Bruce preceded Margaret in death on April 28, 2011.

Margaret is survived by children, David (Cindy) Hilsabeck, Lincoln, NE, Lynn Hilsabeck Roh M.D., Leawood, KS, Mark (Kim) Hilsabeck, Maui, HI, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Inurnment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery at a future date.

Memorials may be made to Nebraska Prairie Museum or Bruce Hilsabeck Memorial Scholarship at Phelps County Community Foundation.

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