Margaret Wood, 90, of Menomonie, Wisconsin (formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa) passed away on Tuesday, February 17. Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Marge was born on November 7, 1924, in Palo, Iowa. She grew up in Center Point, Iowa, and graduated from Coe College. Marge taught first grade for 20 years at Hiawatha Elementary. Volunteering at Knox Presbyterian Church and in the Menomonie School District allowed Marge to continue sharing her love of learning with children. Her husband, Warren James, died in 1995.
She is survived by her sons, Dale (Barb) of Stilwell, KS, Dan (Kerri) of Menomonie, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Scott, Tim, Lindsey, and Brandon; and three great-grandchildren.
Margaret will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was a kind, loving and thoughtful mother, teacher, and friend!
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