Margaret Umberger, 83, of Oakley, died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Gove County Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1931, in Larned, KS to William and Katie (Schneider) Schraeder. She graduated from Larned High School. Margaret was united in marriage with Cody Umberger on September 6, 1950. She worked at Larned State Hospital and was a farmer, with land spreading across Kansas from Rozel to Tribune. She enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Sunflower Polka Club and Polka of America Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cody and brother, Virgil Schraeder.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Virginia) Umberger, Colby; significant other, Tom Heier, Oakley; grandchildren, Justin Umberger, Colby, Debra (J.W.) Matlock, Grainville, MO and Katherine (Jon) Mader, Elkins, AR; great grandchildren, Ian and Addie Matlock and Grace Mader and sister in law, Beth Schraeder.
Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Norman Yardley Cancer Fund or the Harold Dorzweiler Cancer Fund in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com