Margaret's Obituary
Margaret J. Hofmeyer, 91, of Fowler, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2025. Born on October 13, 1934, in Dunnington, she was the beloved daughter of the late William E. and Blanche M. (Faker) Schwartz. Margaret was united in marriage to Thomas E. Hofmeyer on August 21, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dunnington.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by her children, William “Bill” Hofmeyer of Fowler, Chris (Son, Ken - deceased) Hofmeyer of Fowler, Lori (Paul) Shultz of Earl Park, Alan (Lesa) Hofmeyer of Otterbein, Carol (Beau) Chapman of Lafayette, and Polly (Tim) Holling of Oxford. She was a cherished grandmother to Samuel and Benjamen Hofmeyer (Alan); Sarah, Jacob (Rebecca), Maria, and Elizabeth Hofmeyer (Ken, deceased); Justin and Emma Shultz (Lori); and a great-grandmother to Jayce and Faith Hofmeyer (Samuel) and Remington, Huntley, Elliette, and Paisley Hofmeyer (Jacob).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (November 15, 2023), and two children, Katherine Hofmeyer (April 7, 2014) and Kenneth Hofmeyer (June 12, 2024), and one great grandchild Grayson Hofmeyer (Jacob).
Margaret was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Altar and Rosary Society. She also was a member of the National Council of Catholic Women and for four years served as secretary of the NCCW Fowler Deanery. Margaret and Tom, worked with other team members and priests on Marriage Encounter weekends throughout the diocese. They were team leaders for Pre-Cana Classes for engaged couples in Benton County.
Margaret was an active partner in the family farming operation and homemaker. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, canning, reading, playing cards, and spending time her family.
Margaret and Tom spent their final years at home under the devoted care of Bill, Ken, and Carol.
A special thank you to Monsignor Robert Sell for providing for our mother’s sacramental needs during her final years.
A special thank you to June Villinski for her assistance and tender loving care of our mother during the last year of her life.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM (EST) on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Earl Park, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM (EST) officiated by Very Reverend Sean Aaron and Monsignor Robert Sell officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.
