Margaret Jean Stjernholm

Margaret Stjernholm, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away peacefully early on the morning of March 19th at Fowler Healthcare. Margaret was born May 8, 1931, to Chester and Martha Irvin of Vroman, Colorado.

Margaret grew up on the family farm with her sister Alice and cousin Ruth. They enjoyed a modest but very fulfilling childhood. Upon graduation from Rocky Ford High School, she worked as bookkeeper for Jim Cook, and as secretary for Manzanola High School. Soon after she married Jeter Arnold, and they moved south of Fowler to the Arnold Harriman Ranch. They had a son, John Arnold. She and Jeter built a new home in 1965 on the family farm just outside of Fowler, where she lived until she needed to move to assisted living. She was married to Richard Stjernholm of Fowler after Jeter's passing.

Margaret was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, bridge, and was very active as a long-time member and board member of Fowler Lutheran Church.

She was present for all her son and grandson's activities throughout their schooling and was devoted to being present for all family activities even when it was with extended family and friends.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Martha Irvin, husbands Jeter Arnold and Richard Stjernholm, son John Arnold, sister Alice Zimmerman, cousin, Ruth Smith, and many other friends and family members.

She is survived by her daughter-in law Mary (David) Blaskowsky, grandsons, Stephen Arnold and Douglas (Shaylee) Arnold, great-grandchildren, Ellis, Levi, Ottley, Sutton, and Paityn Arnold; and nephews, Chuck (Margaret) Madonna and Michael Madonna.

Graveside service honoring Margaret’s life will be held Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the Rocky Ford Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Margaret’s name can be made to the Fowler Rural Fire Protection District (PO Box; Fowler, CO 81039) or Trinity Lutheran Church of Fowler (409 E. Mains Street; Fowler, CO 81039.