Margaret was born on December 24, 1913, in Marengo, Iowa, to James Thomas and Carrie Hart McCann. The family moved to Grinnell when Margaret was an infant. She was raised here and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1931. She studied in Des Moines to become a licensed hair dresser. Following her education she returned to Grinnell and worked as a beautician for over 50 years. During this period she worked at the Modernistic Beauty Salon in Grinnell for over 40 years. She was an active member of the National Hairdresser's Association and the Cosmetologist's Association, holding several offices in the area affiliate of those organizations. Margaret enjoyed her travels to Europe. Especially a side trip to Ireland, the home of her grandfather, where she kissed the Blarney Stone. She also enjoyed a trip to Hawaii and attended the inauguration events for President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington DC. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. Survivors include two nephews, Chris McCann of Mequon, Wisconsin and Tom McCann of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marie Healy; and four brothers, James, John, Michael and an infant brother. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Parish Foundation and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.