Margaret Olivieri 1943 - 2017
Margaret A. Olivieri, 73, died on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at 10:09 a.m. at her residence in Alger.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1943, to Howard and Arizona (Risner) Stanley. Her father and step-mother, Joyce Stanley and her mother and step-father, Otis Collingworth preceded her in death. Margaret was also preceded in death by her grandmother/mom Frankie Hicks. On Dec. 18, 1965, Margaret married Michael D. Olivieri who died on March 20, 1990.
Margaret was a homemaker. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are two daughters: Lisa (William) Olivieri-Ludwig of Mullberry, Fla., and Lanora Olivieri of Alger; a son, Vincent (Brooke) Olivieri of Alger; step children: Neil (Joan) Boyce and Barbara Harris both of Rhode Island; five grandchildren: Melanie (Anthony) Burden, Ryan, Brett, Logan and Giovanni; five great grandchildren: six sisters: Carol (Everett) Thornsburry of Warsaw, Ind., Judith Tackett of Mullberry, Fla., Glenda Overs of Alger, Linda (Larry) Hattery of Alger, Susan Collingsworth of Lima and Dee (Bill) Mears of Lima; and a brother, Otis (Deb) Collingsworth, Jr.,of Ada.
She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Machele Olivieri-Sweetland; a step-son, Greg Boyce; two sisters: Brenda Collingsworth and Joann Miller.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Alger Assembly of God Church at 7050 State Route 235, Alger, with Pastor Mark Andreasen officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alger Assembly of God Church.
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