In loving memory of

Margaret G. Gisel
December 4, 1920 - June 15, 2014

Margaret G. Gisel, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Sunday evening, June 15, 2014, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, June 20, 2014 at the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11:30 A.M. on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Margaret G. Stoll was born on December 4, 1920 in Rural Preston, Iowa, to Carl Franz and Eda Caroline (Felten) Stoll, Sr. She attended the Summer Hill country school through the 8th grade. She met the love of her life, Paul E. Gisel, at a dance and they were married on September 8, 1943 at her home in rural Preston. To this union three children were born: Elaine, Marilyn and Kathleen. Paul preceded her in death on February 2, 1994.

Before her marriage, Margaret had worked as a housekeeper. Following her marriage, she became a farm wife and farmed with her husband southwest of Andrew for many years. They sold the farm and moved to Maquoketa in 1972 where she worked for RonAnn's Floral Shoppe for several years and later Dolch's Bakery. She had been a resident at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa since 2008.

Margaret was a member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa and its women's group. She was an avid reader and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, crosswords, word searches, crocheting, baking and cake decorating.

Those left to honor Margaret's memory include her children Elaine (Ron) Cornelius of Maquoketa, IA, Marilyn (Robert) Everding of Maquoketa, IA, and Kathleen (Gary) Heiar of Anamosa, IA; a sister Helen Stoltz of Ennis, MT; 5 grandchildren Michael Cornelius, Brian (Kristy) Cornelius, Paul (Kelly) Everding, April (Doug) Edwards, and Annette (Tony) Blomme; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 step-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers Ernest Stoll and Carl Stoll, Jr., and a sister Hilda Crist.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa or Hospice of Jackson County.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Lynne Popp wrote on Jul 1, 2014:

"Margaret was a wonderful person. I enjoyed the many talks we had and the time I spent with her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hugs. "

Rich and Carol Nissen wrote on Jun 21, 2014:

"Elaine, Marilyn, and Kathleen, We wanted to let you know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers this week. We trust that our Father is granting you His comfort during this time of grieving. We will certainly miss seeing your mom when we go to Clover Ridge, and my mom is going to really miss her! I remember all of the puzzles that she put together -- amazing. Many Blessings!"

Lindy Wohlgamuth wrote on Jun 19, 2014:

"Our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. The Wohlgamuth family. "

MAX MOELLER wrote on Jun 19, 2014:

"Saddened to learn of the passing of a pre WW2 friend,. I am,pleased that Margaret enjoyed a long life.with her family! Max Moeller.."

Beverly Moeller Fuller wrote on Jun 18, 2014:

"To Kathleen and family, So saddened to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful and delightful person. So friendly and giving.I'll never forget how kind she was when I stayed at your home in 3rd or 4th grade. I'll miss our visits at Clover Ridge as she put the jigsaw puzzles together.May God comfort you and all your family with the peace that passes all understanding. Love and prayers, Beverly ( Moeller) Fuller"

sharon and darrel rettig wrote on Jun 18, 2014:

"Marilyn and Bob, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother"

Tim and Sue Dirks wrote on Jun 18, 2014:

"To Kathleen and Gary, Our hearts go out to you at this time. The loss of your beloved mother and mother-in-law is a difficult event. Although I didn't know her well, what I do remember is t hat she was always smiling! God bless and keep you."

Debi (Todhunter) Shady-Dahl wrote on Jun 17, 2014:

"Kathleen and family, Just to let you know you are being thought about and prayers for comfort are being prayed for you and your family. May He hold you close during this time and in the future, until you are reunited someday."

Mona Cook wrote on Jun 17, 2014:

"I am so sorry for your loss. A mother is a loss that can never be replaced but will always live on in your heart. Friends and traveling buddies of Gary and Kathleen, Don & Mona Cook"

Janet Stuhldryer wrote on Jun 16, 2014:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to Elaine, Marilyn and family for their lost. We were neighbors during the school years. Then years later we both lived at the Cottages back of the hotel for a short time. I only knew her for a time but always was sweet. I know she will be so missed by those that knew her and to her family you have lots of good times you shared and that will keep her with you for ever. Take care ."

LeAnn (Meade) McCallister wrote on Jun 16, 2014:

"I remember the years that Margaret worked for my parents at Ronann's Floral Shoppe. I remember as one of the sweetest ladies I know. She was always there to make sure that us kids behaved and stayed out of trouble all the while working hard for my parents. Rest in peace dear Margaret. You will never be forgotten."