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Margaret Ikerd Obituary
Margaret Louise Ikerd, 102, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton, Kansas. She was born on December 18, 1918, to Bernard F. "Ben" and Louise Eliza (Wustenfeld) Adams of rural Stafford County, Kansas.
After graduating from Preston High School in 1937, Margaret attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas. It was in Hutchinson where she met the love of her life, Neil E. Ikerd. They were married on February 15, 1942. Margaret and Neil lived in Hutchinson and Lyons, Kansas, before settling in Newton in 1946. Margaret was a devoted homemaker and also was involved in community activities including being a PTA officer, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Weekday Bible School teacher, Meals on Wheels treasurer and most notably her faithful service at Newton First Church of the Nazarene in positions such as choir member, board member and missionary society president.
She is survived by her six children; Phyllis Salesman of Locust Grove, Georgia, Ben (Rosella) Ikerd of Moose Pass, Alaska, Linda (Dean) Koppes of North Newton, Kansas, Loren (Francine) Ikerd of Aurora, Colorado, Marcia (Philip) Taylor of Oklahoma City, David (Lynette) Ikerd of Garden Grove, California;
Grandchildren; Leslie D. (Mike) Driskall, James N. (Lori) Boyles, Kellie R. (Javier "Billy") Guzman, Jeanne E. Ikerd, Stephanie R. Diamante, Roger A. (Brandy) Koppes, Kerry D. (Krista) Koppes, Charles N. (Amy) Ikerd, L. Keith Ikerd, W. Sean (Abigail) Taylor, Chrishanne L. (Warren) Sternin; 22 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Ikerd, in 1996; her parents, Ben and Louise Adams; five brothers, Leslie, Paul, Harold, Bernard, James; three sisters, Esther Spangenberg, Ruth Stone, Lois Lamkins Langdon.
There will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. The family will plan a celebration of life service at a future date
Memorials may be made to Kidron Bethel or First Church of the Nazarene in care of Petersen Funeral Home
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Barbara (Epp) Janzen
March 27, 2021
I have many fond memories of days playing at the Ikerd home. As a new girl in town at the age of 7 I met Marcia who would fast become my best friend. I will always remember the fascination of the huge (to me) dining table and the fact that Mrs Ikerd never seemed annoyed about having friends of her kids over to play. The welcome mat at Ikerds was always out! My condolences to Marcia and the whole family!
Barbara (Epp) Janzen
Susan Proctor- Spencer
March 20, 2021
Marcia I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My prayers are being said for you and your entire family. I never forgot how hard she worked to help me get the knot tying patch in our Girl Scout Troop for my sash. Poor thing she tried for 3 meetings to get me to understand how to tie several knots and I never got the hang of that talent. She was such a wonderful leader and had the patience of Job. She was excited when I sailed through getting my leaf badge and having a 100% on my knowledge of all kinds of leaves. I did finally get the knot badge just for her! She was a great Lady and I am honored to have known her and to have had you and your family touch my life.
Barbara Swim
March 19, 2021
My parents were friends and attended same church as the Ikerds. Margaret was a great woman. Everyone was blessed in her presence. Condolences to the whole family.
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