Margaret Emily (Gilbertson) Rogers Margaret Emily (Gilbertson) Rogers died peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Alten Haus, Neenah, Wisconsin. She was born September 3, 1920, to Martin and Merle (Taggart) Gilbertson in Eau Claire and graduated from Augusta High School She married Clarence O. Rogers June 22, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa. They lived in Augusta one year and then moved to Middleton until Clarence enlisted in the Navy in 1942. At the end of the war they lived in Clintonville, Delavan and Muskego until coming to Winneconne in 1953 to take over the operation of the Winneconne News. Margaret assisted Clarence in the operation of the business throughout the years and assumed the role of Editor upon the retirement of her husband. She continued in that capacity when their son, John, purchased the business. Margaret was an avid follower of the Winneconne Wolves High School sports teams and also loved the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester and Giles-Luce American Legion Auxiliary and it's Past Presidents' Parley. Survivors include her children, Virginia, Appleton; John (Lynn) Rogers, Winneconne; Kris (Dave) Pohlman, Butte des Morts; and son-in-law, Mel Freund, Monkton, Maryland. Grandchildren, Jenna (Curt) Stam, Winchester; Kevin (Bobbie) Rogers, Madison; Melaine (Jeff) Dunlap, Winchester; Emily Pohlman, Boise, Idaho; and Adam Freund, Columbus, Ohio. Great-grandchildren are Connor and Parker Stam, Estella and Griffin Rogers, and Carter Dunlap. She is further survived by sister-in-law, Agnes Gilbertson, Lake Oswego, Oregon; and niece, Paula (John) Huff, Peshtigo. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Verne & Martin Gilbertson; husband, Clarence; and daughter, Peggy Freund. A Funeral Service for Margaret will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 6090 Harbour South (corner of Harbour South and Hwy 116), Winneconne, with Pastor Kevin Heffernan officiating. Burial will be in the Winneconne Cemetery. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, January 14 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, and will continue on Saturday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Winneconne Area Education Foundation. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Alten Haus and also Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice for their care and compassion. Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, WI 54986 (920) 582-4242 Please submit online condolences to www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com