Hometown: Maquoketa, Iowa August 27, 1936 - October 17, 2013

Margaret M. Nelson, 77, of Maquoketa passed away October 17, 2013, at Crestridge in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, Iowa. Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the service time on Monday. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Margaret Mary Nelson was born August 27, 1936 to Henry and Mary (Shollenberger) Nelson in Delmar, Iowa.

Margaret worked as a caregiver in her later years. In her earlier years she worked at Clinton Engines, Maquoketa State Bank, Colonial Square, and for the Delmar School.

She is survived by two sisters; Lois Welch of Maquoketa, Evelyn Thiede of Bettendorf, two brothers; Charles Nelson,Gerald (Barb) Nelson both of Delmar and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents.

Memorials are preferred.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.