Obituary of Margaret Lillian Jondro
Margaret Lillian Francisco was born at home on December 5, 1928 in Newport, Michigan in the same house where she spent her entire 95 years of life. She was one of two daughters born to the union of Lee Francisco and Charlotte (Schulte) Francisco. She attended St. Mary Academy in Monroe, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1948.
On April 28, 1951, Margaret married the love of her life, Mr. Leo Jondro at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Sadly he passed away on April 8, 1975 the same day as Margaret forty-nine years later. Together the couple were blessed with two children. Although Margaret was married at and attended St. Charles, she was never baptized or confirmed until the Friday before Good Friday when Father Henry Rebello baptized and confirmed her at her home.
Margaret owned and operated the Francisco Insurance Agency in Newport with her sister for twenty-seven years before taking a position as the Secretary to the Vice President of Standard Federal Bank. She worked at the bank for many years before retiring in 1987.
Margaret stayed very active golfing until 91 years of age at the Lilac Golf Course, Monday Lilac Ladies Golf League; bowling in the senior league at Nortel Lanes up until the devastating fire, and enjoyed being a member of the Bookmark Book Club that was hosted at various friends homes. Twice a year she visited Las Vegas with a group of friends to try her luck on the slot machines. Margaret enjoyed being outdoors taking care of her yard and tending to all of her flower gardens.
Margaret Lillian Jondro, age 95 of Newport passed away at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Her loving daughter was at her side. Her passing was preceded by her parents: Lee and Charlotte Francisco; her husband: Leo Jondro; her son: Timothy in 1973; a sister: Mrs. Carl ( Mary Anne) Jondro; and her long time companion Kenneth Falk.
To cherish Margaret’s memory she leaves her daughter: Susan Jondro (James Kerner) of Newport, Michigan and several nieces and nephews.
She will lie in state from from 10:00am until 11:00am on Monday; April 15, 2024 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8125 Swan Creek Rd, Newport, Michigan 48166. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00am also at the church with Father Henry Rebello, as celebrant. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at 10:00am on Wednesday; April 17, 2024 at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, Michigan. Margaret’s care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. Cremation has taken place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.
Memorial Contributions in Memory of Margaret may be made to Heartland Hospice of Monroe, Michigan. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.