Margaret E. "Maggie" Dowker

Margaret E. “Maggie” Dowker, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at home.  Born December 14, 1951 in Mount Clemens, Maggie was the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Parrott) Wolf.

Her family moved to Gaylord when Maggie was in her teens and she was a graduate of Gaylord High School.  Her first jobs were at the former Computer Center and at the Chalet Restaurant.  Later she worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Matias, Dr. Moon and other local physicians.  She worked for many years at Otsego Memorial Hospital, most recently for several years at the MedCare Walk-In Clinic.

Maggie loved shopping, especially collecting coupons and finding a good bargain.  She loved food and enjoyed cooking and baking.  She also enjoyed collecting Hallmark Christmas ornaments.  She enjoyed going to the movies, spending time in the swimming pool, watching Survivor and Days of Our Lives.  Maggie died surrounded by the love of her family, watching Days of Our Lives.  Her greatest joy was doing what others enjoyed, making them happy.

Maggie and her husband, Brian, were married on August 31, 1991, and he survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Kimberly Franckowiak of Gaylord and Krystine ( David)  Fletcher of Tucson, AZ; her mother, Helen Wolf of Gaylord; her sister, Barbara Blake of Gaylord; her niece, Sarah Blake; nephews, DJ (Laura) Blake and Jeremy (Melissa) Blake; and several great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wolf Jr.; and her husband, Conrad Franckowiak in 1984.

Maggie’s family will visit with friends at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 2:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2016.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the family.  Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com.