The Life of MARGUERITE ELIZABETH FUCHS
Marguerite E. Fuchs, 90, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Marguerite was born March 31, 1919 in Mt. Pleasant, IA to Carl and Ethel (Kitchen) Sterner. She worked for the United Methodist Headquarters. Marguerite was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Des Moines Chapter of the Eastern Star, and Mt. Olivet White Shrine. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and reading. Marguerite is survived by her children, Carolyn Smith and David (Darlyce) Fuchs; grandchildren, Stacy (Nathan) Leemkuil, Michael (Jennifer) Fuchs and Daniel Fuchs; brother, Carl (Donna) Sterner and sister, Cathleen Swanson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Fuchs and her parents. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, where an Eastern Star service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 800 E. 12th Street. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.