Margaret K. Drill

Margaret K. Drill, age 94, of 1310 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died on
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
The former Margaret Roach was born on Aug. 9, 1913, in Chicago, Ill.,
daughter of the late William and Anna (Donahue) Roach. She grew up
in the Osman area, and attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.
Margaret was married to Albert Kretsch. He preceded her in death in
1946. On Oct. 1, 1949, Margaret was married to Alois Drill in Dubuque,
Iowa, and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1978. Margaret ran a
boarding house in Manitowoc for many years.
Survivors include her four children: Patrick (Elizabeth) Kretsch of
Manitowoc; Dennis Drill of Two Rivers; Margaret (Frank) Roe of Kingman,
Ariz.; and Debrah (Brian) Lorge of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren: Julie
(Michael) Nickels; Casey Drill, Zackeri Drill, David Drill; Lori
(Michael) Steele; Cindy Roe; Kathryn Lorge and Patrick Lorge; Walter
(Cindy) Panosh, Larry (Jeanne) Panosh and Myles Panosh; 12 great-
grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was
preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one daughter: Janet
Panosh; one son-in-law: Walter Panosh Sr.; one grandchild, one great-
grandchild, one half brother, one half sister, two stepsisters and
one stepbrother.
A private family gathering will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at
the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Burial will
follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to your favorite charity in
memory of Margaret Drill would be appreciated.
The family of Margaret Drill would like to thank Hospice Advantage and
(private) for the incredible care and friendship they shared with Marge
and our entire family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 31, 2007