Margaret L. Thiel age 85 of Auburn, IN passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Margaret was born January 12, 1941 in Auburn, In to Bert and Dora (Clark) Ort and they preceded her in death.

Margaret married Jon William Thiel on May 8, 1976 in Auburn, IN and he passed on June 29, 2020

Margaret worked as a telephone operator and at Magnavox and Pease Machine Tool.

Margaret is survived by her daughter: Teresa (Dave) Rowe, Auburn, IN; son: Jeff Skelly, Auburn, IN; step-son: Scott (Cheri) Thiel, Fortville, IN; step-daughter: Holly (Jeffery) Nix, Ft. Wayne, IN; sister: Mary Ann Fisher, Topeka, IN; 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Jon William Thiel; parents: Bert and Dora Ort; son: Greg Skelly; 6 deceased brother; 2 deceased sisters: Pat Baker and Helen Yeiser and 2 grandchildren.

Burial will take place at a later date in cedar Creek Cemetery – Auburn, IN

It will be updated on the Thomas Funeral Home website.