Lela "Margaret" Troutman Fort Madison, Iowa Obituary

Lela "Margaret" Troutman

Lela “Margaret” Troutman, 90, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:23 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Addington Place in Fort Madison, IA. She was born on November 13, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, IA to Ralph & Gladys Brasfield Hales. She married Oscar Gregg and they later divorced. She met and married Marvin “Whitey” Meyer and he preceded her in death. In 1996 she married Jim Troutman and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2011. She worked at Sheaffer Pen, Sylvania, was a waitress for several restaurants, worked at the DMV, was a meter maid, and later owned and operated Two of a Kind Bar. She was a member of Fort Madison United Methodist Church and D.A.R. Jean Espy Chapter in Fort Madison. She enjoyed traveling, doing stained glass, gardening, reading and spending time with her family. She loved all animals, especially her cats. Margaret is survived by: 2-daughters: Denise (Charles) Hendrickson of Shelbyville, IL & Dianne (Sam) Johnson of Fort Madison, IA; 1-step daughter: Sherri Troutman of Iowa, 2-step sons: Jim (Chris) Troutman & Robert (Betsy) Troutman both of Iowa; 4-grandchildren; 5-great grandchildren and several step grandchildren & step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, 3-husbands and 1-brother. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Jeff Metcalf officiating. Burial will be held at Soldiers’ Circle in Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established for P.A.W. Animal Shelter. Online condolences to the Troutman family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com. A special thanks to Addington Place and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice for their kindness & care.
November 13, 1931 - August 5, 202211/13/193108/05/2022
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Funeral Home Owner
August 6, 2022
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Dianne Johnson
April 16, 2023
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Dianne Johnson
April 16, 2023
Whitey with his brother in law hitchhiking to woodstck he has a black wig on
Dianne Johnson
April 16, 2023
Dove was posted for Lela "Margaret" Troutman.
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Dianne Johnson
April 16, 2023
Roses was posted for Lela "Margaret" Troutman.
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Michelle Dodson
September 22, 2022
“Grandma” you will be missed greatly! I’m glad we all got to go on our cruise together!! We had so much fun!! I Love You!! It’s not goodbye, it’s until we meet again!!
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D.J. Gregory-Penrod
September 22, 2022
Q: What will you never forget about Lela "Margaret"?

A: We had a lot of fun with Maggie and Jimmy over the years. We loved to go out to eat together, and went to many places together. Maggie and I shared our love of roses and flowers, cats and ... Continue Reading
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Tia
August 10, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Margaret was a great person and she will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all. Robert, Joyce, and Tia Donaldson ♥️♥️♥️
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Jessica Durand
August 9, 2022
Grandma never missed any of Kevin's bowling sessions or Rose's choir concerts, she loved to teach us to make goodies, rodeo, and traveling. Grandma was artistic and stubborn (mowing and helping make "troll" headbands for Rose's birtday party). And animals, along with fam... Continue Reading
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Jessica Durand
August 7, 2022
"Life is to short not to enjoy your dessert before your meal. Make it ONE scoop of ice cream with my pie" -Grandma to me (Jessica) at Thanksgiving ♡
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Sandy Smith
August 7, 2022
I remember cruising with Margaret, her daughter Denise, and granddaughter Jessica. I was amazed at her agility and love for life. I also liked her strength and sassiness. She had a mind of her own and wasn’t afraid to let you know what she wanted to do. A life well lived... Continue Reading
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Lori vradenburg
August 7, 2022
A candle was posted for Lela "Margaret" Troutman.
A candle was posted for Lela "Margaret" Troutman.
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