Margaret Tolbert Youngberg

Margaret May Youngberg, age 97, passed away August 17, 2016 in Chanute. She was born on March 17, 1919 in Chanute. Her parents were Ross and Bell Tolbert of rural Chanute. Margaret attended Chanute schools, graduated from Chanute High Scool in 1936 and attended one year at Chanute Junior College. She worked as a bookkeeper at Litwin’s 7 years and Chanute Production Credit for 16 years. She married Woodrow L. Youngberg Oct. 13, 1940. She and Woodrow raised three children: James D., Linda J., and Richard L. Youngberg. She lived in Chanute all her life with the exception of the time she spent with Woodrow in Camp Pendleton, California when he was in the Army. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Woodrow, daughter Linda earlier this year, sisters Mary Wickham, Annabelle Tolbert, and Pauline Naff, and by daughter-in-law Shirley Youngberg. Margaret is survived by son Jim and Kathy Youngberg, son Rick Youngberg, grandsons Justin Youngberg and Joshua Youngberg, great-grandsons Gavin and Reece, sister Jean Reynolds, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was baptized at First Christian Church December 25, 1927 and remained a member until her passing. Margaret had many and varied interests. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of Sunflower Quilt Guild for 20 years. She spun wool on her spinning wheel and dyed the wool with extracts from plants she and neighbor gathered. She loved attending auctions and antique shows, refinishing old furniture, and reading. In retirement, she and Woodrow enjoyed bus trips to attractions in the Midwest and beyond. Mom was a survivor who dealt with the sorrow and disappointments of life and found a way to move on. Above all else, she was a devoted wife and mother who will be greatly missed by her family. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives. Services will be held 11:30am. Wednesday, August 24 at the First Christian Church at 102 N. Grant in Chanute. There will be a short visitation period prior to the service, at 11am. Burial will be at Swede Cemetery west of Chanute. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. If desired, memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.

Margaret Tolbert Youngberg

March 17, 1919 - August 17, 2016