Obituary of Marguerite E. Rackliffe

Marguerite Rackliffe, 91, passed away in Tucson, AZ on July 12, 2016. Marguerite was born August 30th 1924 in Madelia, Minnesota to Edward and Mary(Osborne) Keogan. She graduated from Madelia High School in 1943. Marguerite married Gerald Style on June 18th, 1945 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised two children, James and Ann. After Gerald's death in 1966, she worked as a bookkeeper for Andrews Inc. Property Management. Marguerite married William "Bill" Rackliffe in 1970. They loved to travel in their camper so had a bus converted to a motorhome and decided to live in it full-time in 1975. They first stayed in Moses Lake, Washington and then on to Arizona in 1976. Marguerite and Bill lived in Tucson where each had a parent move close so they could be caregivers. Later they moved to Huachuca City, Meadview and back to Tucson making friends everywhere they lived. Marguerite loved celebrating her Irish heritage. She also loved cooking, quilting and making baby blankets as gifts. Marguerite was a very loving and caring woman who touched the hearts of many. Preceded in death by her parents, four older sisters, one younger brother Donald, first husband Gerald Style, son James Style Wyttenback(Cathy), and second husband William Rackliffe. Survived by daughter Ann Marie Style, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment will be later at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.