Longtime Greenfield Resident Margaret Marckmann Passes Away

Funeral services scheduled for March 14 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Margaret Marckmann, a longtime resident of Greenfield, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.

Why it matters

Marckmann was a beloved member of the Greenfield community, having lived there for many years. Her passing is a loss for the town and her family and friends who will gather to honor her life and legacy.

The details

The funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Tim Hummel, and refreshments will be held at the church immediately following the service. An open visitation will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The family will establish a memorial fund in Marckmann's name at a later date.

  • Marckmann passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • Open visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The players

Margaret Marckmann

A longtime resident of Greenfield, Iowa, who passed away on February 26, 2026.

Lucille Newbury

Marckmann's sister, who survives her.

Pastor Tim Hummel

The pastor who will officiate Marckmann's funeral service.

Lamb Funeral Home

The funeral home in charge of the professional arrangements for Marckmann's services.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

The church where Marckmann's funeral service will be held.

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The takeaway

Marckmann's passing is a significant loss for the Greenfield community, where she had lived for many years. Her family and friends will gather to honor her life and legacy at the upcoming funeral service and visitation.