Margaret Kolb Schupra

She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Kolb, with whom she shared over 39 years of love and companionship, and the late Frank Schupra, to whom she was married for 22 wonderful years.

Margaret was a devoted mother to her children, Karen (Paul) Worley and Jon (Teresa) Kolb, and a proud grandmother to Katie (Matt Charnley) Worley and Philip (Melody) Worley. She is also survived by her dear sister, Agnes Gabriel, along with numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Born in Windber, Pennsylvania, Margaret was the eighth of eleven children born to John and Julia Martin. At the age of 18, she moved to Michigan, where she spent the majority of her life creating lasting memories with family and friends.

Margaret was known for her vibrant and adventurous spirit. She was an avid bowler, a cutthroat Scrabble player, and a lover of walking, baking, and cooking. She enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, and her enthusiasm for life was evident in the many activities she embraced over the years. She learned to swim in her 40s, graduated from high school at the age of 45, and took up golf and tap dancing in her 60s. Traveling was another of Margaret's passions, with Topsail Island, North Carolina, holding a special place in her heart.

Margaret was deeply committed to her community. She worked tirelessly with her church school and served as PTA Secretary. She was also a Girl Scout Leader. Her love for the Detroit Tigers was unwavering, and she was a loyal fan through the years. Margaret had a diverse career, working at J.L. Hudson, the Ford Photographic Department, the Accounting Department at Montgomery Ward, and ultimately retiring in 1988 from the City of Livonia Accounting Department.

A visitation will be held in Margaret’s honor on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 36075 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan. A prayer service will begin at 7:30 PM.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM, also at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Icon Fund or to a charity of your choice.

Margaret’s legacy of love, service, and joy will continue to inspire all who knew her.