Our loving mother Margaret Helen Boharski, 79, passed peacefully on Sept. 19, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Home after a prolonged illness.

Margaret was born in Chicago and was the cherished daughter of Herbert and Helen (Werner) Abbott.  She was the beloved wife of George Boharski, the mother of seven children, thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

  Margaret worked as an executive secretary before marrying in 1953. Margaret and George made their home and raised their children in Chicago until 1966, when they moved to the Flathead Valley to make a home for their family in Kalispell. After their children were raised Margaret worked for the Daily Inter Lake and in the office of their business.

Margaret devoted 25 years to providing care to her injured son until she became physically unable to do so. During this time she served as a legislative aide at the Montana Legislature, while he served as a state representative.

Margaret displayed devotion for her family with her superb baking skills, being an exceptional homemaker and providing many wonderful holiday memories. She was dedicated to the rosary and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Margaret enjoyed living in the Flathead Valley where she loved tending to her flowers. She enjoyed listening to piano music and playing the piano.

Margaret is survived by George Boharski; her seven children, Eileen Flynn, Michael Boharski, Jennifer Boharski, Lorrie Boharski, Steve Boharski and his wife April, William Boharski, and David Boharski; her 13 grandchildren, Christopher Muffitt, Meagan Mesmer, Joshua Calkins, Molly Flynn, Ryan Boharski, Morgan Boharski, Katie Boharski, Jacob Lighter, Julia Boharski, Andrew Boharski, Jared Boharski, Emma Boharski, Danielle Boharski; and two great-grandchildren, Makenzie Calkins and Asher Mesmer.

Margaret’s family is extremely appreciative of the excellent and loving care she received at the Immanuel Lutheran Home. Those wishing to make a donation, please consider the Immanuel Lutheran Home.

There will be a viewing from 5 to 7 p.m., with a rosary following at 7 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 24 at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home, 525 S. Main St., in Kalispell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 602 S. Main, in Kalispell. Graveside service to follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens, 2659 U.S. 93 N.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Margaret’s family.