Margaret Hartwig

Margaret Hartwig

February 11, 1924 - June 21, 2026

Obituary

"Right now, I'm in a better place, and though we seem apart, I'm closer than I ever was. I'm there inside your heart."

Margaret Lucille Hartwig (née Soma) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 102.

Margaret was born in Kilbourn, Wisconsin, now known as Wisconsin Dells; daughter to Ingebert and Marie Soma. After raising her family, she worked for Schoep's Ice Cream Company for several years.

She is survived by her sister, Sharon Soma; her son, Michael (Helen); her daughters, Lynn Parsons and Joann (Paul) Johnson; her grandchildren, Dana Parsons, Tyler (Helen) Parsons, Kristin (Mitchell) Beckman, Samantha (Elliott) Mergen, and Spencer (Becca) George; her great-grandchildren, Quillan, Chiara, Madeline, Layla, Gavin, and Lincoln; and her stepdaughter, Janet Perrin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Hartwig; her sister, Ruth (Ronald) Schmidt; her brother, Harold (Judy) Soma; her stepson, William D. Hartwig; and her son-in-law, William Parsons.

Margaret's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love and support touched generations.

The family would like to thank My Choice Wisconsin, Bluestone Physician Services and Brighton Hospice for their professionalism and care they provided to Margaret.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery, 1584 Broadway Ave, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

To view this obituary and to leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Events

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Graveside Service
Mon Aug 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Spring Grove Cemetery • 1584 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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Karen Mader Rudolph
Friend •
Marge and my mom, Kay Mader, were dear friends at Heritage Senior Living in Monona. She was such a dear friend to my mom. I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman!
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Bruce Dimmig
Friend •
My condolences go out to the family. When I worked at Heritage Senior Living Center in Monona Marge became a close friend of mine. She had such a wonderful sense of humor. She sure aged well and was admired by many in the community there. She would come visit me at the desk quite often each and every day. I always enjoyed talking to her. She sure lived a long fantastic life and I will miss her beautiful smile and all her stories. RIP my friend 🙏🏻
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David Asperheim
Friend •
Wow, how old is her sister?
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Diane Thompson
Friend •
Margaret was one of the first people my mom met when she moved into Heritage in 2019. They have been friends ever since. Margaret and I also shared the same birthday just 30 years apart. We will miss her. RIP Margaret!
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Julia Rae Levers
Friend •
Marge was one of my favorite Residents @ Heritage. I will miss her Spiciness. My sympathy to her family. Julia Levers

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