Margaret A Zornow passed into eternal life on January 13, 2014 surrounded by her family, following a short stay at the American Grand Assisted Living facility. She was born January 30, 1927 to the late Arthur and Rose (Hermsen) Pennings. On December 2, 1950 she married the late William F. Zornow at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, who preceded her in death on January 9, 1999 after 49 years of marriage.

Margaret had a strong regard for her family, nurturing her seven children as well as a strong spiritual life. She was lifelong member of St. John's Church and sang in the Resurrection Choir until her illness limited her singing abilities. She found great pleasure in spending time each and every Sunday afternoon with her sisters gathering at the family homestead for lunch. Margaret loved dancing with her husband, singing in church, bowling and playing cards.

Margaret is survived by 3 daughters and 4 sons: Becky (Mark) Siebers, Sherwood; Barbara (Charlie) Hopfensperger, Kaukauna; Bonnie (Tim) Vanderloop, Sherwood; Tim (Dawn) Zornow, Beaver Dam; Terry "TZ" (Shari), Little Chute; Todd (Madonna), Town of Quinney; and Ted (special friend Mary Sanderfoot), Little Chute; a very special daughter in-law Cindy Zornow, Combined Locks; grandchildren: Ryan (Heather) Siebers, Jon (special friend Olivia) Hopfensperger, Ben (Tricia) and Sara (fiancé Ed Gordon) Vanderloop, Chelsea (Ken) Mayer, Jake (fiancé Kala Schlegel) Zornow, Taylor and Molly Jo (special friend Sam) Zornow, Michael (special friend Megan) Wojciehowski, Oliver (Rebecca) Zornow and Mary's Children (Ashley, Anthony and Alexis); and great grandchildren: Jorden and Hunter Siebers, Bella, Bryan and Talia Vanderloop, Raya Gordon and Kennedy Mayer. She is also survived by her sisters: Rosemary Pennings, Ethel Niesz, Clara Dercks; brother Joe (Cassie) Pennings; and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Marilyn Pennings, Marian Van Groll, Raymond (Laverne) Schmidt.

In addition to her parents and husband, William, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mille (Bob) Jansen; brother, Arthur Pennings; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene Dercks, Jack Niesz, Carol "Tweet" Schmidt, June (Mike) Verhagen, Jack (Maggie) Zornow and Phyllis (Molly) Nelson.

Visitation will be held Saturday January 18, 2014 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute) with viewing beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a Mass to follow at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate with committal at St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Scott, Affinity Hospice Staff and the Staff at the American Grand for their professional and compassionate care of our mother.