THE DARK SIDE OF IOWA
Unsolved
Margaret Ellen Feige
photo courtesy Iowa Cold Cases
Margaret Feige, 88, was found dead in the early morning hours on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in the laundry room of the Saylor Township home she shared with at least two other adults. Margaret had been beaten to death. The death certificate lists the cause of death as homicide by unknown assailants.
Margaret Ellen (Mercer) Feige was born November 25, 1919, in Des Moines. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from East High School. On October 24, 1937, she married William Feige, and the couple farmed in several communities including Winterset, Collins, Maxwell and Pleasantville.
Margaret worked at Johnny & Kay’s Motel and Restaurant in Des Moines for many years. In her later years, Margaret lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Coleen and Donald Clifton, before moving to Des Moines in August 2005.
In her spare time, Margaret enjoyed collecting dolls, flowers – especially geraniums – and cooking. Margaret was famous for her delicious crème pies.
If you have any information about Margaret’s unsolved murder, please contact the Des Moines Police Department at 515.283.4864.
Margaret Ellen (Mercer) Feige was born November 25, 1919, in Des Moines. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from East High School. On October 24, 1937, she married William Feige, and the couple farmed in several communities including Winterset, Collins, Maxwell and Pleasantville.
Margaret worked at Johnny & Kay’s Motel and Restaurant in Des Moines for many years. In her later years, Margaret lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Coleen and Donald Clifton, before moving to Des Moines in August 2005.
In her spare time, Margaret enjoyed collecting dolls, flowers – especially geraniums – and cooking. Margaret was famous for her delicious crème pies.
If you have any information about Margaret’s unsolved murder, please contact the Des Moines Police Department at 515.283.4864.
Source: Iowa Cold Cases