Carmin L. Margeson, 68, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Maquoketa.

Carmin Lou Miller, the daughter of Forrest and Dixie (Butt) Miller, graduated from Midland High School in 1973. Her heart found its match in Jack N. Margeson, whom she married on January 14, 1979, in Monmouth, Iowa. Together, they built a life filled with joy, challenges, and the laughter of children.

Carmin’s professional journey was marked by the friendships she cultivated and the lives she touched. Her career began at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, followed by a position at Stouffer’s in DeWitt. She served the community as a waitress at The Village Blacksmith in Maquoketa, and her passion for flora led her to RonAnn’s Floral Shoppe and Brenda’s Flowers, also in Maquoketa. Carmin’s final roles were at Family Dollar and Max Ray’s, but for over 30 years, she was a familiar face at the Hideaway in Monmouth, where she waited tables with a smile that welcomed everyone like family.

Beyond her work, Carmin’s commitment to her community shone brightly through her 20 years of tending to the Monmouth Cemetery with her sister, Kathleen. Their dedication to preserving the beauty and dignity of the final resting place of many was a true reflection of Carmin’s love for her roots and the history of her community.

Carmin’s home was a reflection of her spirit, with meticulously cared-for lawns and vibrant flower beds that mirrored the beauty she nurtured in her life. Her hands were rarely still, as she found joy in sewing, crafting, and the thrill of a good shopping trip. Above all, Carmin cherished the time spent with family and friends.

Those left to honor Carmin’s memory include her children, Shad (Ann) Patterson of Maquoketa, IA, and Bret Margeson of Bellevue, IA; step-children, Kevin (Veronica) Margeson of Phoenix, AZ, Kelly (Melanie) Margeson of Glendale, AZ, and Kristi (Byno) Atkins of Las Vegas, NV; daughter-in-law, Judy Margeson of Everson, WA; her adored grandchildren, Brystal, Cooper, Carlee, Jake, Alyssa, and Dean; brother-in-law, Dennis Appelhans of Monmouth, IA; and her beloved nephews, Dan (Jennifer) Appelhans of Central City, IA and Matt (Katy) Appelhans of Anamosa, IA, who were like sons to her; along with numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Carmin was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, her son Nick Margeson, and her sister Kathleen Appelhans on January 25, 2024.

The family would like to thank her devoted friends for all the support and Hospice of Jackson County. 

A celebration of her life will held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday, March 4, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Carmin L. Margeson memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.