Margaret F. ‘Boots’ Thies, 92, of Union Township, died Jan. 11, 2008. She was a restaurant manager.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred L. Thies.

She is survived by sons, Michael, James, and William Thies; daughter, Diane Frank; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack, Jim, Russell, and Jerry; and sisters, Betty, Mary, Patsy, and Janet.

Private funeral services were held at the St. Veronica Church. Burial followed at the Tate Township Cemetery.

The Evans Funeral Home is serving the needs of the family.