Margaret R. Hubbard, 99, died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 31, 1924 in White Hall, IL, she was the daughter of Yuell Glenn and Hazel Daisy (Taylor) Ralston. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton where she was a faithful and active member for many years. She married Lewis Arthur Kellar in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1982. On September 1, 1984 she married Merlin Dean Hubbard in East Alton. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Merten (Jerry) of Wildwood, MO, and Susan K. Blatz of Maryville, IL, five grandchildren, Marcee ReFour (Rik) of Plainfield, Indiana, Melissa Fite (Kevin) of Rosemary Beach, FL, Amy Cimino (Matt) of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Jennifer Patrick (Rick) of East Alton, IL, and Allyson Blatz of Naples, FL, nine great grandchildren, Andrew Voss, Landon ReFour, Madalynn Jensen, Meredith Fite, Keller Fite, Colin Cimino, Kate Cimino, Margaret "Meg" Bosse, and Audrey Bosse, and a great-great grandson, James Park Jensen. Along with her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lowell, Floyd and Donald Ralston, and a sister, Juanita Jackson. Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024. Reverend Andre' Dobson and Dr. Rick Patrick will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com