Obituary of Margaret Matheis

Margaret Matheis of Bloomfield, passed away at her home, on May 23rd, 2017.  She was 94. 

Peggy was a member of the Watchung Presbyterian Church, and the Bloomfield Women’s Club.  She was an avid gardener, a lifelong Dodgers and Mets fan, she enjoyed reading, history, crossword puzzles, and loved animals. 

Peggy leaves behind two daughters; Shelley Matheis and Stephanie Minsberg and her husband Arthur.  Peggy also leaves behind two grandchildren, Tyler and Evan Minsberg, along with two great-grandchildren Audrey and Connor.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband Robert Matheis, her parents Clarence and Audrey Appleton, a half-brother Leslie Matthew Faulds, and a half-sister Janet Gray Elberson. 

Friends and family may visit Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, on Friday, May 26th from 1-4pm. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local ASPCA in Margaret’s memory.