"Mike- Very sorry for your loss. Even though we know it is time for them to leave this world, it is still a difficult time for those of us left behind. I always thought that your mom was a very nice woman! Our condolences to you and your famiy. Dale/Joann Briggs"
In loving memory of
Margaret Missal
October 22, 1919 - March 21, 2013
Margaret O. Missal was born October 22, 1919 in rural Kossuth County, Iowa to Jens and Elin (Johnson) Knudsen. Margaret attended Algona Schools and was married to Albert Missal on September 24, 1950 in Algona. She was a homemaker as her children were raised. During the 1960's and 1970's Margaret was a bookkeeper and clerk at the Coast to Coast Store in Algona.
Margaret was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, a long time member of TOPS and the Coffee Cup Club. She enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles and loved working in her flower garden and yard. She stayed in touch with friends and relatives by mailing greeting cards and writing letters. Through the years, the family enjoyed camping, belonging to the WigWam and Wagon Club. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.
Margaret became a resident of the Algona Manor Care Center on March 20, 2006 and died there on Thursday morning, March 21, 2013 at the age of 93.
Survivors include her two children, Michael and fiance Vicki Villa of Ruthven, Iowa and Debra and husband Tom Sievers of Coon Rapids, Iowa as well as seven grandchildren, Eric Sievers and girlfriend Amanda Williams and her daughter Taylor, Todd Sievers, Adam Sievers, Amber Missal, Christopher Missal, Andrew Missal and Allison Missal, one sister Joyce Petersen of Algona and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert in 1994 and siblings, Everett, Bob, Oliver, Mary, Catherine and Alvin.
Tributes
"Mike & Deb, We just wanted to tell you both how much we enjoyed your Mom when we visited our Mom/Mother In Law Betty Peterson at the Manor. Margaret always had a smile on her face & after a shopping trip always wanted to see what we came back with. We will miss her. Our sincere condolences to both of you. Al & Joni Peterson"
"So very sorry to hear about your Mom. So very hard to let our Moms go. My Mom--Eileen and her friend D0n were friends of your Mom & Dad. We celebrated many birthdays with them. They were a very nice couple. Your Mom was a sweetheart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Unfortunately I never had the pleasure of meeting Margaret, but I can tell that she was a very special lady to many people, and my thoughts and prayers will be with her family and friends as they make it through this difficult time. Deb, I can tell from knowing you and the kind of person you are that she was no doubt a great mother! Love, Amanda"
"Mike & Deb: What a lovely lady your Mom was. She was such a good neighbor and was very special to us. She will be missed! Our deepest sympathy. "
"Dear family, our hearts are with you today as we remember your mom. We loved her so very much. When we were newly married and new to Algona she became for me(Sunny) a mentor and I called her my 'Iowa Mom'. She was a dear friend and loyal employee. I remember going to have coffee at her home and the wonderful fragrance that greeted me when I opened the back door. I always wanted my kitchen to smell like that, but I was never able to duplicate that most welcoming scent.
She and your dad hosted the C-2- C Christmas Party one year and it was there that Rich had a hernia attack that put him in the hospital for surgery. Oh! those wonderful memories. She was a special lady and she will remain in our hearts always. Hugs in your pockets and sunshine on your faces.
Love,
Rich & Sunny Wolf"
"To the family of Margaret! I did not personally know her but I believe it is a comfort to know how much people care for their friends when you lose someone so dear to your hearts! Thinking of all and will keep you in my prayers."
"Back to the Manor for some cake!"
"Back to the Manor for some cake!"