Margaret "Marge" M. Burby, age 96, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28 ^th , 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  Marge was born the oldest of seven kids in Marinette, WI, on August 3 ^rd , 1926, to the late Frank and Mary (Roskos) Hass.  She grew up in Marinette and graduated with the class of 1944 at Marinette High School.

In 1948, she was united in marriage to George Burby.  The couple enjoyed 67 years together until George's passing in 2015.  Marge worked as a beloved hot lunch lady at Jackson Elementary School in Green Bay for over 20 years.  She volunteered at the Weidner Center for 20 years and volunteered her time cleaning at St. Agnes Parish in Green Bay.

Marge was a member of the same Bridge Club which was made up of ladies from the neighborhood for 35 years. She enjoyed needlework – especially knitting and crocheting.  Marge also enjoyed camping, trips to the casino, throwing parties at her home, road trips at any length, city band concerts at Pierce Park, and following the band Pegasis.

Marge is survived by her daughter Barbara (Rick) Hillman and grandson Matthew (Rissel Peguero Almonte) Hillman.  She is further survived by her brother, Donald, and by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son John, grandson Greg, grand dog Gizmo, and 6 siblings:  Lucille, Mary, Francis, Richard, and James.

Private family services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton.  Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton.

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