Margarette A. Phiscator, 84, of Buchanan, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Buchanan Meadows after a long illness.

Margarette was born Aug. 7, 1921 in Niles to the late Charles and Bertha Luther Loose, who preceded her in death.

On Aug. 23, 1952 in Niles she married Kenneth Phiscator, who preceded her in death July 12, 2006.

Margarette is survived by three daughters, Linda (Robert) Price of Niles, Patricia (Steve) Klabusich of Goshen, Ind. and Stacey (Warren) Perrault of Austin, Texas; a son, Mark (Jackie) Phiscator of Appleton, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Loose of Niles.

Margarette was employed by the former Inter City Bank and Clark Equipment Co. in Buchanan and was a member of Buchanan Christian Church.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Swem Chapel with Pastor Bud Holmes officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service at Swem Chapel.

Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085, or The Alzheimer’s Association of Southwest Michigan, 2300 Portage St., Ste. 341, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

Those wishing to leave a condolence message or sign Margarette’s guest book may do so by visiting www.swemchapel.com.