Marguerite E. Jankowski, 94, of Burlington died at 7:44 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at her home.

            Born July 1, 1913 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Arthur “Art” and Esther Anderson Hartman.  Her father was a pioneer aeronaut and aviator and founder of Burlington Municipal Airport.

            On June 12, 1935 she married Joseph P. Jankowski in Kahoka, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on May 14, 2001.

            Mrs. Jankowski attended Burlington Community Schools.  She worked for the Weather Bureau and Hartman Flying Service at Burlington Municipal Airport, I.A.A.P., Leopold Desk Company, and was a cook at Gibby’s, Oak Street School cafeteria and the Cook’s Store.

            She was of the Lutheran faith, helped with Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and was a past member of Cascade Boat Club.

            Survivors include four children, Larry P. Jankowski of Burlington, Joan Knotts of West Burlington, Dorothy Whitaker of Mediapolis and Joe A. Jankowski of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Danny, Wade, Chad, Allen, Corey, Nick, Randi, Jennifer and Tracey; five great grandchildren, Delanie, Jesse, Cody, Peyton and Jake; one sister, Marilyn Eisenhart of Sun City, Arizona and one brother, Paul Hartman of Waukee, Iowa.

            Her parents, husband, one sister, one brother and one grandchild preceded her in death.

            A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.