Margaret Book Mehrens, 89, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Avoca passed away Sunday, March 15, 1981 in Denver. Services will be in Denver, Colo, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Denver.

Margaret, the daughter of Peter and Catherine Hytacker Book was born Sept, 17, 1891 in Harlan, Iowa.

Margaret operated a rest home in Avoca for many years before moving to Denver.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Mehrens; one daughter, Marie; a son Harry (Budd) Mehrens; seven brothers and five sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Rasmussen of Avoca; one sister, Elizabeth Swearingen of Denver, Colo.; four granddaughters; two grand sons and eight great grandchildren.