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Margaret B. Cheney
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Margaret B. Cheney

October 31, 1928 - December 15, 2021

Margaret B. Cheney, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Leelanau. Margaret Bush was born on October 31, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Leon and Luella (McCoy) Bush. She married the love of her life, Jack Cheney on June 15, 1974. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2008. Margaret lived in the Traverse City area for most of her life. She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She was employed as a social worker for the State of Michigan for many years. She was very artistic and enjoyed doing crafts. Margaret is survived by two step-daughters; Nancy Plencner and Betty Lou Stiles. Also surviving are grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Francis Plencner and eight brothers; Joseph, Leon, Millard, Raymond, James, Jack, Edward and Patrick. A memorial service honoring Margaret will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Hospice of Michigan, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy STE 1155, Traverse City, MI 49684 or Medilodge of Leelanau, 124 4th St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Margaret’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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Margaret B. Cheney, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Leelanau. Margaret Bush was born on October 31, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Leon and Luella (McCoy) Bush. She married the... View Obituary & Service Information

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