Margaret "Peggy" Buchanan

Margaret “Peggy” Buchanan, 68, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on January 24, 2021, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 2 - 4 P.M. at the Garwin Community Center. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Peggy and her family.  Margaret "Peggy" Kathleen Lingard was born December 24, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Marial and Evelyn (Hunter) Lingard. Peggy grew up in Garwin and there she graduated high school. She began her career as a nurses aid working in several nursing homes and the Marshall County Home.  Peggy married Clifford Collins and the couple had 2 children, they later divorced.  A devoted mother, she is known for her unwavering love for her children, kindness, affection and always making time to listen.  On July 22, 1995 Peggy, was united in marriage to the love of her life, Steven "Steve" Buchanan.  The two made their life in Garwin and Peggy retired from Lennox Industries after a 25 years in 2018.  Peggy was always a caregiver; she had a heart full of love for her family, animals,  and gardening. She enjoyed having fun with her grandkids and going on rides with Steve on his Harley.  She combined her passions of family and gardening by letting her children plant their own rose bush of their choice of color. Nothing gave her more joy than giving her time to be with the people who made her smile.  Peggy will be remembered for her kind and empathetic spirit, her genuine, happy, and good natured personality will be missed by all. Peggy is survived by her husband, Steve Buchanan Sr.; her children, Ryan Collins and Cassidy Collins; her step-children, Steven Buchanan Jr. and Christopher (Kylee) Buchanan; her grandchildren, Caiden Collins, Amber, Natasha and Carlie Buchanan, and Calum and Gabriel Buchanan; and five great grandchildren. Peggy is also survived by her siblings, Bill Lingard, Marilyn (Richard) Pritchett, and Kevin Lingard; and her beloved dog, Sigh.  Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Keith and Tim Lingard; her sister, Margo Haber; and her granddaughter, Maxwell Collins. Lovingly written by the family