It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret “Maggie” Anne (Prudente) Piatz, 74, Killdeer, formerly of Dunn Center, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Hilltop Home of Comfort in Killdeer. Maggie’s Celebration of Life will be held at 1 P.M., Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with Pastor Anne Nies officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Tuesday. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Dunn Center Cemetery.
Maggie was born February 17, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Mike and Edna (Zearly) Prudente. She was raised and educated in Bismarck. Maggie attended business school, focusing on accounting, and later in life, she filled many different roles. She married Leo Piatz on July 28, 1995, in Mercer County, North Dakota. They lived in Hazen and Dickinson, finally settling in Dunn Center. Maggie waitressed for many years and also worked at the Knife River Group Home in Hazen. She also held a position with Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing and served as the editor of the Dunn County Herald. She facilitated grant funding applications for the High Plains Cultural Center and served on the Dunn Center City Council.
Maggie loved supporting her community, centering especially on children. She used her crafting skills to knit and crochet many sets of hats and mittens that she generously gave away to fight off the North Dakota cold. In addition to yarn crafts, Maggie was a prolific quilter. She organized numerous quilting retreats throughout western and central North Dakota, including some in Medora, Richardton, and Bismarck.
Maggie was a gentle and caring soul. One of her favorite ways to deal with stressors of the day was to jump in the car with Leo and go for a road trip. She also enjoyed spending time camping. Her dogs held a special place in her heart.
Maggie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Prudente; and nephew, John “Ernie” Prudente Jr.
Maggie is survived by her husband of 28 years, Leo; son, Michael (Stacy) Piatz and their children, Avery and Mason; son, Nicolas (Lisa) Piatz and their son, Owen; daughter, Donna (John) Vincenzino and their children, Anthony and Jenna; and sons, Michael and James Cichos; brother, John Prudente; sisters-in-law, Sandy and Cheryl Prudente; niece, Cody Prudente; and nephew, Les (Tina) Ringuette.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thanks to Hilltop Home of Comfort for their care and support.
