Margaret Mary Matchey, age 88, of Whitehall, died on Monday, July 28, 2025 in the Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.

Margaret was born on November 21, 1936 in Whitehall to August and Mary (Klimek) Morchinek.  She married Richard D. Matchey on October 2, 1962 in Independence. Richard preceded Margaret in death on November 1, 2001.

Margaret graduated from UW – Eau Claire with a degree in education and went on to teach for over 40 years with her longest tenure at Saint Peter and Paul Parochial school in Independence.  Margaret was an active member of Saint John's Catholic Church in Whitehall.  She enjoyed her many houseplants and spending time with her family.  Margaret is best remembered for her quick witted humor, inspiring laughter for anyone she visited with.

Margaret is survived by her children, William (Cathy) Matchey of Whitehall, Daniel Matchey of Stetsonville, Mary Matchey of Whitehall and Nancy (Chad) Schmidt of Shiocton; seven grandchildren, Josh Back, Grace Back, Morgan Back, Nathan (Cierra) Schmidt, Caden Schmidt, Dawson Schmidt and Bennett Schmidt; two great-grandchildren, Nash and Alora Schmidt; two step-grandsons, Casey and Travis Reininger and two brothers, Lawrence and August Morchinek both of Cudahy.

In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by a son, John Matchey; a grandson, Rhett Back and a sister, Rosie Mueller.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint John's Catholic Church with burial in the Lincoln Cemetery both in Whitehall.  Father George will officiate.  Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Margaret's family would like to thank the caring staff at Gundersen Hospital and  Gundersen Senior Living in Whitehall.