Margaret Backer Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-04T14:00:00
End: 2025-09-04T16:00:00
Location: St. Ferdinand Catholic Church

In loving memory of Margaret Backer of Ferdinand, Indiana, who departed this world on August 27, 2025 at the age of 89. Margaret leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Doctor Henry G. and Frances Backer (McLaughlin); and her siblings, George "Pete", John, Henry, David, Lawrence, Patrick, Mary Jo Uebelhor and Susan Hasenour.

She is survived by: her brothers, Thomas Backer (Pam) of Erlanger, KY. and Joseph Backer MD (Lucia) of McLean, VA.; and her sisters-in-law, Dr. Barbara Backer of La Porte and Mary Ellen Backer of Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to Margaret Backer Endowed Fund at Brescia University.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Becher Funeral Home Inc

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St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
840 Maryland St, Ferdinand, IN 47532

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Sep 04

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St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
840 Maryland St, Ferdinand, IN 47532

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