Margaret Ann (Near) Hallack

Margaret Ann (Peggy) Hallack of Shelby, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 16, 1929, to Claude A. and Jennie W. (Ganger) Near.

Peggy grew up in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1947. She then attended St. Mary’s Nursing School in Grand Rapids. On March 17, 1950, she married the love of her life, Norris N. Hallack, and together they shared 73 years of love and devotion while raising their family. Norris and Peggy attended nursery school together, and were lifelong members of the Shelby United Methodist Church.

Peggy retired from the Oceana Medical Care Facility, where she worked as a nurse aide before becoming a leader of Diversional Activities. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, where she enjoyed frequent dinners and gatherings with the ladies.

Above all, Peggy cherished her husband, Norris. She had a passion for cooking, gardening, and caring for her family. She loved traveling, particularly to California to visit her brother-in-law Barney’s family, as well as enjoying annual trips to Florida. Peggy also had the opportunity to take special trips to London, Paris, and Edinburgh with her daughter, Tammy.

Peggy will be remembered for her fun-loving sense of humor, extraordinary kindness, and her genuine love of people. Visitors always felt welcome in her home, where her warmth and generosity made everyone feel like family.

Peggy is survived by her children: Jon and Carrie (Flores) Hallack, Jerry and Georgia (Felt) Hallack, and Tammy Hallack and her significant other Michael Cousineau; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Peggy was proceeded in death by her husband, Norris Hallack; sisters, Leah (Near) Parmer and Nancy (Near) Porenta; brothers, Clifford Near and Marvin Near; stepsisters Beatrice (Near) Brown and Idabell (Near) Tinsley; and her parents, Claude A. and Jennie W. (Ganger) Near.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Crystal Valley Care Fund,  PO Box 451 Hart, MI 49420. 

Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, January 25 at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, MI 49455. Visitation will be held an hour prior to services at the funeral home with a luncheon to follow at the Shelby Congregational United Church of Christ, 51 E 3rd St, Shelby, MI 49455.

Harris Funeral, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. 

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