Margaret Jean Norton, 80, of Maxwell, Nebraska passed away October 23, 2024 at Centennial Park Nursing Home in North Platte, Nebraska.

Margaret was born on September 19, 1944 in North Platte to Otto and Doris Lunkwitz.  She was the middle child to five brothers.  Margaret grew up on a dairy farm.  She attended and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1963.  In 1975 she attended Joesph's College of Beauy.  Margaret was united in marriage to Eddie Norton on January 11, 1969 at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte.  Together they raised their son Bobby.  She will be remembered as a pie maker, a wonderful cook, her delicious bread, fried chicken for other people, popcorn for her grandkids, and her "Thanksgiving Platters", fishing (she loved catfish), her flower and veggie gardens.  Margaret loved her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Don, Danny, Roger, and Derl Lunkwitz.

Left to cherish Margaret's memory are her brother, Ronnie Lunkwitz; son, Bobby (Amy) Norton; grandchildren, Connor Norton (Chantel), Ethan Norton (Alexis), Michael Osbon, Skylar Herrick (Konner); along with several nieces, nephews and many other family members & friends.

Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, 1035 Osage Street, #700, Denver, CO 80204, and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 28, 2024 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. Burial will follow at the Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.  Visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, October 27.  Family will be receiving friends from 2-4.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.