Margaret Stonewall

Margaret Mary (Greta) Stonewall, 61, of 625 Garland Drive, Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11th, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center while in care of her loving family and the Iowa River Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 14th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Miller officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave. W (ph 844-1234) is caring for Greta and her family. She was born March 21, 1946, in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas and Kathleen Leavy. Greta was united in marriage with Terry Stonewall on August 6th, 1968. Greta worked for a number of years at Strands Bakery, Marshalltown Instruments, the Iowa Veterans Home and the US Postal Service. Greta was a fun loving, witty mother who rejoiced in lifes successes and forgave our shortcomings. Greta lived life to the fullest and had a strong appreciation for music, animals and nature. We will miss her and hope to carry on her greatness in our hearts for the rest of our lives. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Terry, and their children: Brett (Melissa) of Cedar Rapids, Chad (Andrea) of Marshalltown and Shea of Cedar Rapids, as well as grandchildren: Trea, Addison, Isabel and Delaney. Greta is also survived by her mother Kathleen, sisters and brothers: Nuala (Greg) Smith, John Leavy, Brian Leavy and Richard (Angie) Leavy all of Marshalltown, Thomas (Jill) Leavy, Jr. of Colo, Robert (Suzanne) Leavy of Vining, Larry (Robin) Leavy of Independence, MO., Emmet (Jennifer) Leavy of North Liberty, and Tracy Leavy of Waukee.