Marguerite was commonly known as Rite. She grew up in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Rite graduated from Loretto Heights College in Denver and went on to be an educator for 35 years. While at college, her best friend set her up on a blind date. She went on to marry her friend's brother, Andy Lachowsky on December 28, 1942. They spent their married life in Colorado Springs on a small ranch. Rite was gentle, but firm whether it was dealing with the diverse livestock on the ranch or with her children. One daughter, Rita Marie, died in infancy and is also buried here at Evergreen. Her remaining 5 children are scattered all over the country. But she has always been a strong bond that kept them close even when the miles separated them.
Her husband, Andy, died of cancer in 1980. Widowed for 26 years, she never remarried.∼Marguerite Lachowsky passed away peacefully on January 24, 2007. She was born April 25, 1919 in Oxly, Missouri and grew up in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She married Andrew F. Lachowsky, deceased, December 28, 1942 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. They spent their 38 years together in Colorado Springs. Marguerite graduated from Loretta Heights College in Denver. She spent 35 years as an educator with 26 years at Stratton Meadows Elementary School; retiring in 1980. Marguerite is survived by her children: Emily Schwoerke (Bud O'Lexey) Elkridge, Maryland; Barbara (Bob) Palmer, Colorado Springs; John (Sandra) Lachowsky, Magna, Utah; Martha (John) Goad, Anthem, Arizona; Fran (Phil) Romanowicz, Bechhofen, Germany; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her brother: Richard (Connie) Wathen, Rocky Ford, Colorado. A Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1520 E. Yampa, Colorado Springs, on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or to Pikes Peak Hospice.