Margaret Mary Frischmeyer was born February 18, 1924, in Carroll,
Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Lappe) Frischmeyer. She
attended St. Peter and Paul's Catholic School in Carroll. On January
16, 1945, Margaret was united in marriage to Kenneth Stangl in
Carroll, Iowa.
In 1948, Margaret and Ken moved north to Ayrshire, Iowa where they
farmed for many years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, quilting and
playing cards. She loved family get-togethers and helping Ken on the
farm. Margaret was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where
she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a
member of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and Bridge Club.
On Sunday, December 21, 2008, Margaret passed away at the Ruthven
Community Care Center.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: LaVern and Diane Stangl
of Hayward, WI, Allen and Connie Stangl of Ayrshire, Connie and Gary
Lamoreux of Sioux City, Jeanette Stangl of Missoula, MT and Leon and Pam
Stangl of Hamilton, MT; nine grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken and two
brothers: Leonard and Law...[more]