Margaret Kling, 87, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born June 20, 1923 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Howard and Cecil Greenwalt. Margaret graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1942 and worked at Colonial Poultry Farms Hatchery. Margaret married Norman Kling June 12, 1946 in Shenandoah where they proudly raised their family.
Margaret was a very outgoing individual who loved to laugh and was especially proud of her children and family. Throughout all of her adversities with Spina Bifida, Margaret was determined to live life to its fullest and truly believed she was blessed to have such a rich and full life. She had that rare gift to make others feel good about themselves.
Margaret enjoyed many, many hobbies including woodworking, crafts and fishing with Norman at the 22 Club. Margaret was a member of the First Christian Church in Shenandoah.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Norman; her children Benny Kling of Bloomfield, New Mexico; Bob Kling of Indianola; and Carol (Miller) of Le Mars; one brother, Harley Greenwalt of Shenandoah; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; nieces, nephews, in-laws and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Miller (Bub) Greenwalt, Harold (Bill) Greenwalt, Larry Greenwalt; sister Mildred (Sis) Spies and one great grandchild, James Kling.
Memorials may be made to Asera Care Hospice of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Visitation for friends and family is from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 21 at Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. The funeral is 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 22 also at Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home followed by graveside services at Rose Hill Cemetary. A luncheon will be held afterward at the Congregational Church.