Margaret Reilly
March 14, 1928 ~ December 25, 2022
Margaret Edie Reilly, 94, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Private burial will be held at the Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life is being planned for the spring of 2023. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.Survivors include her children, Tim (Wendy) Reilly of Cedar Falls, Patrick (Carol) Reilly of Lisbon, and Laurie Reilly of Mount Vernon; and grandchildren, Shawna (Merle Fox) Reilly, Adam (Melisa) Reilly, Eryn (Neal Taylor) Reilly, Colin Reilly, Meg (Van Hunter) Reilly, Kate (Tyler Budding) Reilly, Sean (Alexandra Montgomery) Reilly, and Jamile (Joe) Conrad.Also surviving are great grandchildren, Kimberly, Kaleigh, Kayden, Kage, Owyn, Ian, Callahan, Declan, Allanah, and Jaxton; great great grandchildren, Wyn and Levi; sister, Bonnie Keith; and brother, Howard Clark.Margaret was born to Ross and Laura (Whitman) Clark on March 14, 1928, on the Clark farm in rural Mount Vernon. She attended Rosedale Country School and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1946. On April 7, 1951, she married Donald Reilly. They settled on an acreage near her birthplace where they built their home and raised a family. Margaret worked hard to provide for her family. She was a beekeeper, gardener, and lifelong homesteader. Margaret enjoyed bird watching, caring for her flowers, fishing and traveling with Don in their RV. Most of all, family was her most precious gift, whether it was a trip to Ireland with Laurie or teaching the grandchildren how to play Euchre, Margaret cherished every moment with them.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Jake, Wayne, Irvin, and Eugene.Memorials may be directed to the Southeast Linn Community Center.
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Bonnie, Howard and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Margaret’s passing. I have enjoyed several bus trips with Margaret and Bonnie, what fun girls. Always knew it was going to be fun with those two around.
I know you all have many wonderful memories of her, hold them in your heart.
My sympathy,
Annamae
Aunt Margaret possessed the Clark family historical stories. I became so enthusiastic regarding the Clark ancestry and history because she remembered so many interesting family stories and successes. Her son Tim was the seeker and collector of Clark Family lineage. Family members have a goal to publish a memory book.. Aunt Margaret your love of family has continued. We are seeking the answer regarding the question whether stone house by the creek provided housing for pony express riders. Her love of family encouraged and executed a 2017 Clark Family Reunion with 173 attendees. You were our Clark Matriarch and loved by some many. Myrtle Clark Bowers
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Margaret’s passing. Grandpa Tommy and Grandma Agnes took me and my brother Larry up to visit her and the family as young children. I have very fond memories of her. Prayers for those who loved her.