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Margaret Evelyn Kleier Bidwell, 88, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, surrounded by family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. Kleier and Ivy Evelyn (Buch) Kleier; beloved husband, James Stanley Bidwell; daughter, Cecilia Maureen Bidwell; and her grandson, Ryan Bidwell.
Margaret is survived by her 9 children: Chris (Mary Alice), Kevin (Sandra), Mary Theresa (Kenny), Katy (Dwight), Alan (Pam), Matt (Billie Jo), Andy (Rebecca), Lisa (Bryan), Marty, and Kevin Manning. She had 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to raising 10 children, Margaret loved to volunteer at St. Frances of Rome Church and Crescent Hill Ministries, and she worked at Barrett Middle School. Margaret had a dedicated love for her family, her church, and animals. In her spare time she loved to play cards, to travel, and to help others.
Her visitation will be at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home at 2428 Frankfort Ave. on Sunday, May 14, from 2-8 pm and on Monday, May 15, from 9-9:30 am. Her funeral Mass will be at St. Frances of Rome Church at Clifton and Payne Streets, at 10 am on Monday, May 15, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Frances of Rome Church or the local Humane Society.
Online condolences at www.archlheadycralle.com
Special thanks for the care the Margaret received at Atria Springdale, The Episcopal Church Home (Marmion Wing), and Dr. Jane Cornett.
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April 5, 2018
Wendy Morneau
I was very sorry to hear about your momega death. My mother just recently passed also, your mom's cousin Anna Gilbert.
Wendy Gilbert Morneau
May 15, 2017
Cayce Hagan
Mary Theresa and family,
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your mother and she is greatly missed by the 200 hall staff at Westport Place. The Bidwell family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2017
Jay Weaver
To all of Margaret's children, it is sad to hear of the passing of "Mrs Bidwell" as all of the Weaver kids called her as we grew up across the street. Sincere condolences to you during this tough time and including you in my prayers.
May 14, 2017
To the Bidwell family
Your mom and your dad worked with me and my husband at St.Frances of Rome bingo. They were such a cute couple and we had a lots of fun. Stanley made my daughter (Sally) a manger for
Christmas ,many years ago. I cannot come to the visitation because I have a sore knee.It is filled up with arthritis. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.Now she can be with her husband.
Patsy Seger
Sally GIpson
Joe Seger
May 13, 2017
Philip Roederer
Andy Kevin Matt Katy Sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed each of your alls company the years we worked at W D. Great respect for for your family and in mythoughts and prayers
May 13, 2017
Benita S
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you. May our Heavenly Father and God give you comfort always. Psalms 94:18,19
May 13, 2017
Joyce Thompson
Mary Alice and Chris, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I will keep your family in my prayers.
May 11, 2017
Corrie Weldon
Will never forget you and all the fun times we had at Westport place. I'm so sorry to your family.
May 11, 2017
stan fitch
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 10, 2017
Joan Harryman
Chris, Mary Alice and the entire Bidwell family. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this trying time. Sending you strength and love to get keep the good thoughts in your hearts as you move on in the days to come. Peace in your mind and love in your heart. RIP Mrs. Bidwell ~
May 10, 2017
So Sorry for your loss to the entire Bidwell Family.
Mike Croghan & Bob Ferland
May 10, 2017
Michael Redmond
Chris so sorry to hear of your loss, prayers to you and your whole family.
May 9, 2017
Deb Frames
Prayers to you Katy and your family.
May 9, 2017
Wally & Karen Roberts
Chris and Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you.
May 9, 2017
Beth Pfaffinger
My deepest sympathy to all the Bidwells, your mother was very special to me for many years, we shared many fun times together
I will truly miss her. RIP Margaret
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