"My Mom(Marguerite) and Dad thought the world of Louie and Margaret. They had so much in common and both couples enjoyed seeing each other at dances. We kids, found it just as wonderful to see Margaret at events in St. Joe, Bode, as much as Mom did(there are 6 of us as well). Our sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Those who pass away during 2020 will long be remembered. None of us will forget the stress placed upon everyone during this time in history...even to be with loved ones. -The Maurice Laubenthal family(Wesley)"
In loving memory of
Margaret M. Laubenthal
October 5, 1928 - August 9, 2020
Margaret Mary Laubenthal was born October 5, 1928, in Irvington, daughter of Nicholas and Josephine (Dentzer) Berte. She grew up on a farm near Irvington with 7 brothers and 1 sister, graduating from St. Joseph High School at St. Joe in 1947. Margaret married Louis Laubenthal on June 11, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Together Margaret and Louis raised their 6 children on a farm west of Bancroft. Margaret and Louis were members of St. John Catholic Church and were very dedicated to their faith. They enjoyed dancing, traveling, and farm life. Margaret particularly enjoyed gardening, pickling, canning, and preparing meals for her family. A family favorite through the generations are Grandma Margaret's homemade cinnamon rolls. After Louis' passing in 1977, Margaret remained on the farm until 1980 when she moved into Bancroft. Margaret continued to travel with friends and enjoyed going to casinos with her sister Delores.
Margaret died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 91.
She is survived by her children Karen (Gary) Chaput of Sunrise Beach, MO, Kenneth (Peggy)Laubenthal of Bancroft, Mary Lou (Lynn) Stevens of Algona, Cynthia (Tom) Arndorfer of Bancroft; and Charles (Brenda) Laubenthal of Swea City; daughter-in-law Sheila Laubenthal-Black (Jim) of Algona; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and a sister, Nicholas (Nancy) Berte of Algona, Edmund (Mary Ann) Berte of Algona, and Delores (Richard) Arndorfer of Bancroft; three sisters-in-law, Shirley, Janine, and Judy Berte; and many other numerous family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by parents; her husband Louis; her son Richard; her grandson, Brandon; a son-in-law, Dennis Anderson; brothers, August (Eleanor), Adam (Dorothy), Alfred, Charles and John Berte; and sister-in-law JoAnn.
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"she was always so sweet and friendly when i ran into her. a great aunt that i will remember. now she reunited with her family. ones that we miss so much. "
"So very sad for your loss! She was a wonderful lady!"
"Our Deepest Sympathy, The Marie Kemna Family ?"
"Our deepest sympathies to all the family. What an outstanding lady. She is now resting in peace. "
"We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Margaret?s family ??"
"Our Deepest Sympathy to Margaret\'s Family, The Marie Kemna, Family ?"