Margaret Marko was born in Champaign, Illinois on March 05, 1924. On December 08, 2022 Margaret Elayne Lawhead, Stephenson, Marko passed peacefully at the age of 98 to return to her father in heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years William T. Stephenson and her husband of 26 years Carl J. Marko.
Margaret was the mother of two daughters, Debra Willis and Beth Kahkosko. She leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Margaret achieved a bachelor's degree in English from UCLA and a master's degree in Library Science; and retired from Long Beach School District. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma and a PEO sister where she acquired many lifelong friendships.
Margaret was a friend to every person she met always with a heartwarming smile. She was loved by all who knew her and her sweet spirit will be missed by all at her passing.