Margaret Morningstar
October 29, 1916 ~ June 18, 2008
Margaret E. "Margy" Slater Morningstar, 91, of Lisbon, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Hallmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon from a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1916 in Lisbon, the daughter of Emer and Frances Slater. Margy graduated from Lisbon High School in 1934, went to Cornell, and taught three years at the Coon Creek School. On June 1, 1939, she married Darrel Morningstar. Together they farmed outside of Lisbon and raised two daughters, Janice and Marilyn. She belonged to the Eastern Star and became Worthy Grand Matron. She also belonged to the Daughters of the Nile and became a Past Queen. For many years she belonged to the Hillcrest Country Club and played on the Hillcrest women's golf team. After her husband, Darrel died, she belonged to the Shriner's Widows Club. Her family includes her daughters: Janice (and Jim) Steiert of State Center, and Marilyn (and Herb) Krause of Oskaloosa; four grandchildren: Scott (and Sheila) Steiert of State Center and their children Kylie, Kolby, and Abigail; Kurt (and Christina) Steiert of Waverly and children Andrew, Bryce, and Carly; Kimberly Tuttle of Oskaloosa and twins Cody and Dylan; Karla (and John) Christian of Marion and their children Joshua and Jonah. Two sisters survive her: Ione Lehr and Marion Louise Pike both of Lisbon. Margy was preceded in death by her husband Darrel, and a sister Helen Puffer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, (June 24, 2008) at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices Mount Vernon Chapel by the Reverend Tom Mattson. The family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial in Lisbon Cemetery. A memorial in Margy's honor may be sent to the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 200 East Market Street, Lisbon, Iowa 52253. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Dear Ione & Marion Louise, I was so very sorry to read of Margaret’s passing. I always enjoyed her at the store and always visited with her when she was at Cherry Ridge. She was one of a kind and will be missed by many people. Margaret always had a smile on her face when she and I would talk. Know that you are in my special thoughts right now and pray for your strength thru the difficult days ahead. With my sincere sympathy, Annamae Baker
Janice, Marilyn, & families, Marion Louise & Ione, We offer our sympathy to you and want you to know you are in our prayers. I especially have some great memories of your Mom way back when our parents used to get together. And then, when she was at Cherry Ridge and I would visit her she always had a smile and greeting for me. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Janice, Marilyn, and families, Dottie and I offer our deepest sympathy to you on your mother’s passing. I have many fond memories of her at the farm when the folks would gather for cards with Puffers and Albrights. Also, golfing at Hillcrest,later visiting her and the other gals at the Thursday Widows Breakfast Club at Gwens and finally at Cherry Ridge. She had a good life. May she rest in peace. Frrank and Dottie Carbee
Janice, Marilyn, and families: I send my sincere sympathy. I remember going through my grandma’s (Eleanor Carbee’s), photo albums and seeing pictures of your parents playing cards or board games at my grandparent’s home or out at Hillcrest Country Club golfing together. I also remember seeing a picture of me sitting on your dad’s lap when I was around three years old. Your mom loved Lisbon. May you be blessed with fond memories.