In Memory of Margaret J. Hoffman



Margaret J. Hoffman
Margaret J. Hoffman
Born: May 6, 1934
Died: November 22, 2023
Age: 89
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Margaret J. Hoffman
May 6, 1934 - November 22, 2023
From: Ida Grove, IA

Margaret Hoffman, age 89, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Per Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. The Christensen -Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at christensenvanhouten.com.

Born on May 6, 1934, in Ida Grove, Margaret Joan (Kahl) Hoffman was the daughter of Rudolph and Amelie (Meinen) Kahl. She was baptized and later confirmed in her Christian faith at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove. A native of Ida Grove, Margaret received her education in the Ida Grove Community School District graduating with the class of 1952.

On August 19, 1952, Margaret was united in marriage to John “Jack” Hoffman in the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove. The couple made their home in Ida Grove and were blessed with sons Keith and Brian. Jack and Margaret celebrated 45 years together until Jacks passing in 1998.

Margaret enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She later obtained her license as a EMT but found her true calling as a CNA (Certified Nurse’s Assistant) working at the local nursing home. She was a gifted seamstress, an accomplished cook and excellent baker. Margaret loved gardening, fishing and was an avid fan of the Sioux City Musketeers, Iowa Hawkeyes, and NASCAR racing. In her leisure time she loved traveling with her longtime friend and companion for over 20 years Dean McCormick.

A loving and caring wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend, Margaret will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Keith (Kelly) Hoffman and Brian (Lori) Hoffman; grandchildren: Kristy (Jeff) Gilbert, Jennifer Hoffman, Christopher (Jordan) Hoffman, and Amanda Hoffman; great-grandchildren: Trenton and Jack Gilbert, and Camilla Rose Hoffman; sister, Doris (Bob) Switzer and her longtime friend and companion Dean McCormick.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Rudolph and Amelie Kahl; husband John “Jack” Hoffman; and in-laws Karl and Ruth Hoffman.

SERVICES

Private Family

INTERMENT

Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa


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Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2:55 PM
“Keith, Brian and Family, We were saddened to hear that Margaret had passed. She was a very personable and kind person especially tolerating all of us during high school and college years. She will be missed. We're thinking of you.

Mike Palm”
- Michael Palm
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 9:06 AM
“Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Margaret.”
- Randy and Pippa Fineran
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM
“Margaret was such a beautiful lady, worked with her at Morningside Care Center. So wonderful and caring to work with. May our Almighty Father hold you tight during your time of sorrow! ”
- Shar Osborn
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM
“Keith and family and Brian and family our sympathy and prayers are with you all She was a joy to work with”
- Wayne and Ina Mae Bliesmann
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