Margaret Florence Dana

December 30, 1922 - August 10, 2017

Born Margaret Florence Bodnar, December 30 1922 in Toledo, Ohio. Passed away August 10 2017. Predeceased by her father, Charles Bodnar in 1975 and her mother Elizabeth Bodnar in 1960. Also preceded in death by her sister Ethel, and brothers, Chuck, Frank, Jim, and Bob. Mom was born in Toledo, and raised in Marion, Ohio, one of 7 children. All but one sibling are now gone from this life. The family shared many happy years together, even when the specter of World War 11 hung over the world. The family later moved to California. Mom married George Dana on June 25, 1955, and they had the two children (Stephen Dana and Barbara Kuehne). They shared married life for 50 years, until Dad passed away in October of 2005. Margaret was a secretary during her single years, becoming a loving mom and homemaker after marrying Dad. She again became a secretary, working for Hughes Aircraft in the 1980's, until retiring with Dad to Lancaster in 1996. She passed away at Mission Terrace Skilled Nursing facility, after a long series of illnesses. In addition to her two children, she is survived by her younger sister Frances Akin, and two grandsons, Adrian and James Kuehne. Viewing and Vigil are planned for Friday, August 25th from 5-8pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated August 26th, 9:00am at San Roque Catholic Church. A private burial service is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in her name to be sent to the Alzheimer's Association.