"Dear Uncle Darrell and cousins Cheri, Dave, Mark, and Rod and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing and am sending condolences to each of you. She was a lovely person whose holiday cooking was amazing, contributions to Jackson County were large, and dedication to her family was very heart felt.
I remember working at The Sentinel-Press and having some special one-on-one time with Margaret in order to write a food column on her culinary activities and skills. A very fond memory--
Peace to you all during this time--
Love and warm hugs,
Pat Rimmer"
In loving memory of
Margaret Helen Reed
September 30, 1928 - August 23, 2016
Margaret H. Reed, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 23, 2016, at her home in rural Maquoketa.
A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, August 27, 2016 from the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, August 26, 2016 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Margaret Helen Carlson was born the youngest of nine children on September 30, 1928 in Wewela, South Dakota to Oscar and Margaret (Moles) Carlson. When she was very young her family moved to Maquoketa where she graduated from Maquoketa High School and then earned a teaching certificate from the University of Dubuque. She married Darrell Wayne Reed on February 27, 1949 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Rodney, Cheri, David and Mark.
Margaret had taught at rural Jackson County country schools for several years prior to raising a family. She then did some substitute teaching.
Margaret was a member of the Jackson County Farm Bureau, the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew and its ladies aid. She had been a 4-H leader for many years and an active member and volunteer with the Jackson County Historical Society in Maquoketa. She enjoyed baking wedding cakes, cooking for her family, crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Those left to honor Margaret's memory include her husband Darrell Reed of Maquoketa, IA; children, Rodney (Sally) Reed of Perth, Australia, Cheri Reed of Hiawatha, IA, David (Karen) Reed of Maquoketa, IA, and Mark (Laura) Reed of Solon, IA; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her eight siblings, Cecil, Ethel, Wayne, Gaynell, Wallace, Howard, Victor and Inez.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County or the Jackson County Historical Society.
"The family would like to especially thank Hospice of Jackson County and lifelong friends Jerry and Janice McMurray."
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Darrell,Rodney,Cheri,Dave&Mark and all the family. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy in your loss of your life partner Darrell and to my cousins your very special Mom. Growing up I really appreciated Margaret as my Aunt! I have great memories that I will always treasure when I visited your home. I think she basked almost every birthday cake for our children as well as our wedding and other special events! I will never forget when I picked up Jen's 1st birthday cake, Darrell sat her up on the table and let her put her hands in that beautiful masterpiece that Margaret created! Still can hear him laughing! My heart is sad that we are out of the country and will miss Margaret's visitation and time to share our condolences and hugs and love with all of you! My tears are flowing as I type this. Our blessings to all of you."
"To the Reed Family: Our deepest sympathy to you at Margaret's passing. Will keep you in our prayers."
"To Margaret's Family, 50 years ago last January Margaret served her Lord and church by designing and preparing us a beautiful wedding cake, as pretty, or more so, than any bakery! To this day, I remember it and her sweetness and generosity with fondness. The Lord be with you & comfort you in your loss. "
"I remember at the brown bag luncheons that she was the nicest and friendliest lady. One of the luncheons I went up to her, asking her if everything was okay. She said she wasn't feeling good, so I rubbed her back. She told me that it felt good. She will surely be missed."
"Dave, Karen & Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and rpayers are with all of you."
"Dave and Karen so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"To Darrell Cheri Dave and Karen. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lesa always had a soft spot for your families. She always thought of your homes as hers. Margaret is in good company with other Angel's. "
"Darrell, Dave ,Karen and family Valerie and I extend our sincere sympathies on the passing of Margaret. We have always appreciated the trust that the Reed family placed in us and we will keep Margaret in our prayers. May God grant you strength in the days ahead."
"Our prayers are with Margaret's family and friends. May the Lord be with you and help you through this time of loss. She was a sweet lady and could bind as many quilts as the ladies of Salem could tie on our Wednesday quilting session! She will be missed."