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Margaret Ann “Marg” Forch Roark

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Birth	:	1 Aug 1935 Anthon, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Dec 2008 Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3812510, -95.8818340
Description	:	Margaret A. Roark, 73, of Anthon died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Avera Holy Family Health in Estherville, Iowa. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial followed in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home, Anthon. Margaret Ann "Marg" Forch Roark was born August 1, 1935, in Anthon, to Albert and Margaret (Leahy) Forch. She attended Catholic school and graduated from Anthon High School. She married Richard L. "Rich" Roark November 10, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. They were... Read More	Margaret A. Roark, 73, of Anthon died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Avera Holy Family Health in Estherville, Iowa. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial followed in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home, Anthon. Margaret Ann "Marg" Forch Roark was born August 1, 1935, in Anthon, to Albert and Margaret (Leahy) Forch. She attended Catholic school and graduated from Anthon High School. She married Richard L. "Rich" Roark November 10, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. They were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church and made their home in Anthon. She worked at Gothier Mink Ranch for seasonal pelting. She was also employed by Ben and Katie Sadler, Bob and Bobbie Spies and Ernie and Lottie Bowers until the couple purchased the Cozy Inn in the 1970s. The inn was then destroyed by a fire in 1987. On September 27, 2001, Rich passed away. In 2006, she entered the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville, Iowa. She enjoyed supporting her daughters and grandchildren in all their activities. She also found pleasure in bowling with various bowling leagues and tournaments, watching the World Series and keeping stats. She enjoyed her occasional visits to Winn-A-Vegas Casino. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She actively participated in various group activities at the Good Samaritan Center and was cared for by many loving staff. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Carol (Mrs. Mike Libke), Linda Kellogg and her special friend, Cliff Carman, Barb (Mrs. Bart Byriel) of Estherville, Iowa, Connie (Mrs. Scott Yockey) and Susie (Mrs. Dale "Spike" Bradley; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jo Dicks, Cec (Mrs. Jim Karhoff), and Kay (Mrs. Jim Frederick); a brother Jim (Oline) Forch of Sioux City; and sisters-in-law, Opal Forch and Pat Roark. Along with her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; her brothers, Vince and John Forch; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Roark.

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Margaret Ann “Marg” Forch Roark's memorial is located at: Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Anthon, Woodbury County, USA.
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Margaret Ann “Marg” Forch Roark death on 6 Dec 2008 in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3812510
Longitude: -95.8818340

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Raymond Forch

(1900 - 1984)

Margaret Bridgett Leahy Forch

(1901 - 1974)

Spouse

Richard Luverne Roark

(1929 - 2001)

Siblings

Vincent Karl Forch

(1928 - 1986)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3812510, -95.8818340

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3953018, -95.8731003

3. Lucky Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3816986, -95.9417038

4. Wolf Creek Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4033700, -95.9411600

5. Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4148300, -95.9420000

6. Peiro-Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3355103, -95.9762115

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2955458, -95.8758426

8. Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4710999, -95.9210968

9. Oto Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2764015, -95.9032974

10. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3667500, -95.7281500

11. Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4132996, -95.7288971

12. Correctionville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4728012, -95.7705994

13. Flemming Family Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4888000, -95.7958000

14. Westfork Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3399990, -96.0773130

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Pierson, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5318985, -95.8600006

16. Wellington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2220000, -95.8993000

17. Hollister Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2219009, -95.8989029

18. Little Sioux Township Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2233009, -95.9313965

19. Cushing Cemetery
Cushing, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4658012, -95.6928024

20. German City Cemetery
Holly Springs, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2695000, -96.0479000

21. Willow Cemetery
Holly Springs, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2705994, -96.0588989

22. Good Hope Cemetery
Pierson, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5391998, -95.7885971

23. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

24. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2498660, -95.7189930