Margaret Backhaus Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 26, 2021, at the age of 79, Margaret Backhaus (Manning, Iowa), born in Harlan, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Backhaus to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Marvin Andersen and Elaine Andersen (Schnack); her husband Dennis Backhaus of Westside; her sons, David Backhaus (Diane) of Liberty, MO, Rodney Backhaus (Kristin) of Manilla, Jerry Backhaus (Carla) of Westside and Bill Backhaus (Jenny) of Griswold; her grandchildren, Sarah Dixon (Aaron), Benjamin Backhaus (Lindsey), Emily Backhaus, Elijah Backhaus, Kaia Backhaus, Sasha Backhaus (Jake Foley), Nick Backhaus (Jami Davidson), Jessica Hoffman (Jared), Larissa Potter (Tanner) and Mandi Backhaus; her great grandchildren, Brayden, Audrey, Elizabeth, Jayden, Paiton, Noah and Amelia; her siblings, Darlene West (Tom) of Kimballton, Ed Andersen (Vickie) of Kirkman and Joyce Ostebee (Merlene) of Audubon; and her brother-in-law Duane Deist of Audubon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Judith Deist and Pat (Tom) Custer. **The family respectfully requests that memorial donations be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Audio/Visual Equipment Fund or to Leukemia Research**.