Mrs. Margaret A. Maris
November 16, 1922 - May 2, 2015
Margaret Alice Maris Saturday May 2, 2015. Devoted wife of Dean Maris, beloved mother of Susan Watkins, mother-in-law to Ron Watkins, loving grandmother to Matthew and Conor, dear sister of Richard Weitzel, and best pal to all those who cared for her and Dean, at Friendship Village. Margaret was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Margaret (Nutick) Weitzel. She married Dean after his return from WW ll and remained his devoted wife for the next 62 years. She waited anxiously while he served his country, again, in Korea. They became residents of Kirkwood in 1957 and lived in their favorite place, for most of the remainder of their adult lives. Margaret was a dedicated member of Kirkwood UMC and donated many hours using her sewing skills to make clothing for the children of Kingdom House. A memorial service will be held at Friendship Village of Chesterfield at 10:30 am, on Friday May 15, 2015. She will be laid to rest, alongside Dean, privately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Margaret Alice Maris Saturday May 2, 2015. Devoted wife of Dean Maris, beloved mother of Susan Watkins, mother-in-law to Ron Watkins, loving grandmother to Matthew and Conor, dear sister of Richard Weitzel, and best pal to all those who cared... View Obituary & Service Information