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Margaret Lee Anita Delavan

Visitation: Thursday, August 18, 2022, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa

Graveside Service: Friday, August 19, 2022, 10:30 A.M., Glenwood Cemetery, 1105 N. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa. We ask family and friends to meet at Peterson Mortuary prior to departing to Glenwood Cemetery.

Margaret Lee Anita Delavan was born on March 23, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to George T. and Anita Helen (Bendt) Marshall. She passed away August 15, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Margaret was raised in Silver City, Iowa and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1964. She met and married Sam Delavan on September 18, 1966 at St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola, Iowa where she was a member.

Margaret was CFO for Twin Towers Reality. She was a member of Eastern Star and Lioness. She loved collecting antiques and also had over 300 Santa Claus’s along with a large collection of antique hair combs.

Preceding Margaret in passing were her parents and brother George Marshall, Jr. Survivors include her husband Sam Delavan; son Marshall (Tracy) Delavan all of Glenwood, Iowa; grandson Alec Delavan of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brothers Edward (Shirley) Marshall of Omaha, Nebraska; Terry (Vanesa) Marshall of Glenwood, Iowa; Dale (Resa) Marshall of Thurman, Iowa; sister-in-law Linda Marshall of Malvern, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Glenwood Volunteer Fire Association.

15 Condolences

  • Sharon Reinders Posted August 16, 2022 9:37 pm

    Margaret was a very dear friend. She will be missed. Sorry for your loss Sam!❤️

  • Barb and Stan Posted August 17, 2022 7:36 am

    I have such fun memories of Margaret. We always had many good stories and laughs together. I will miss her dearly.

  • Kris Long Posted August 17, 2022 8:46 am

    Prayers and hugs to family

  • Dan Sandy Benscoter Posted August 17, 2022 10:53 am

    Our Hearts and Prayers are with Sam and Family at this difficult time. Margaret had a zest for Life and we are proud to say She was our Friend. Love and God Bless.

  • Lorna Schoening Hiley Posted August 17, 2022 11:46 am

    I met Margaret, when I was 4, she was 5, 70 yrs ago. She was my Best Friend, Margaret was always there for me. Sam, Marshall, and Alex, Margaret was so Grateful, and Proud of You, She was a Warrior Thank You for Margaret, Father. I Love You Marg.

  • Pat McManigal Posted August 17, 2022 1:39 pm

    Sincere sympathy to the family of Margaret Delavan…

  • John Connor Posted August 17, 2022 2:26 pm

    My thoughts and Prayers are to Sam and the Marshall families with the loss of Margaret. I remember her first in his school as being a very kind person who everyone liked. I was proud of public service to the county and the community. She appeared smart and very competent.

    I agree with Lorna. She was a real warrior and was impressed how she was so positive during those times. I am sure she will be greatly missed in the community and by all.

  • John Connor Posted August 17, 2022 2:28 pm

    My thoughts and Prayers are to Sam and the Marshall families with the loss of Margaret. I remember her first in his school as being a very kind person who everyone liked. I was proud of her public service to the county and the community. She appeared smart and very competent.

    I agree with Lorna’s comment. She was a warrior. She will be missed.

  • JUDITH BLEZEK Posted August 17, 2022 9:39 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with Sam and the family at this difficult time.
    Margaret was a special person and will be greatly missed

  • Jackie Johnson Murphy Posted August 18, 2022 11:21 am

    My condolences to Sam and family. Such a sweetheart an will be greatly missed.

  • Ryan Goy Posted August 18, 2022 1:55 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss! Margret was a wonderful person!

  • Doug and Dian Blankenship Posted August 18, 2022 4:42 pm

    Sam, Marshall and Terry, Sorry to hear of you loss. Sending prayers to your family in this difficult time.

  • Chalene Coffey Posted August 20, 2022 3:05 pm

    Oh, I am so terribly saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was a dear friend to all of us who knew her. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to Sam, my high school friend.

  • Gloria J Davis Posted August 20, 2022 4:21 pm

    So very sorry to hear about this Sam, she was such a lovely lovely lady. Remembering her through her smile, always always had a smile. God has gained a wonderful Angel.

  • Mary plumer Posted August 27, 2022 11:39 am

    . High School classmates, class of 1962. My prayers to Sam.

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