Margy E. Seifert

Margy E. Seifert, age 90, of Homestead, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at Wesley Acres in Des Moines. A private graveside service will be held Monday May 11, 2020 at Homestead Cemetery, Homestead with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Safe Haven of Iowa County. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by her children Randy Seifert of Marion, Timothy Seifert (Rodi) of Chicago, IL, and Karen Seifert (Melodie) of Urbandale; a granddaughter Angelique Kramer (Tim) of Cedar Rapids; and two great grandchildren Mya and Noah Hummel. Also surviving are siblings Helen Zimpleman of Marengo, Roy Gerard of North Chesterfield, VA, Lorrin Gerard (Carol) of Nevada, and Evan Gerard (Judy) of Cambell, CA, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Henry in 2009.

Margy Elaine Gerard was born March 30, 1930 in Millersburg Iowa the daughter of Glen and Leona Charlotte Jones Gerard. She graduated from the Marengo High School in 1948 where she was a member of the Honor Society. Margy and Henry were united in marriage June 27, 1948 at First United Methodist Church in Marengo. Margy worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Louis Clemens for many years, and then as a hostess at Zuber’s Restaurant in Homestead. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marengo for over 70 years, a member of the Eastern Star, the Homestead Welfare Club and the Amana Heritage Society. Margy enjoyed bird watching and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a recipe queen, always trying out a new recipe on Henry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Spice.