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Marjorie Louise Johannes passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 28, 2016 at Warwick Forest in Newport News, VA.
She was born October 20, 1927 in Ida Grove, Iowa to her parents Earl & Vera (Howell) Graham.
Marjorie was a self-proclaimed farm girl and attended a one-room schoolhouse in her early years. After graduating high school in 1945, she attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA, earning a B.S. in Home Economics. At ISU she met Donald Ivan Johannes, whom she married on August 26, 1948. A popular family story told of how she was required to bake a pie from scratch by her future sisters-in-law before she could marry Ivan. Following graduation, they moved to Marengo, IA. From there they moved to Greenfield, IA and then on to Wheaton, IL where she resided for over 47 years.
In Wheaton Marjorie regularly attended Gary United Methodist Church and worked at the Wesley church resale shop, which she highly enjoyed. She was active in PEO, Mary Martha Circle, Woman's Department Club of Wheaton, Compass Club, bridge groups, antique club, and Lunch Bunch. She was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star. Marjorie was an excellent seamstress and cook, passions she passed on to her four daughters. Her family declared her "Queen of the Jello salad." She loved being surrounded by her family and friends.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
She is survived by her brother Robert Graham who still resides on the family farm in Ida Grove, IA, as well as her four daughters and their husbands: Marcia & Douglas Muller of Hampton, VA; Marilyn & Steve McCain of Louisville, KY; Marla & Robert Schleicher of Danville, CA; and Mary & Steve Hulka of Phoenix, AZ; as well as ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three nieces, and one nephew.
The family sends a special thank you to Jane, Brenda, and others of Active Daily Living Homecare and Riverside Hospice as well as all the nurses and staff at Warwick Forest, Keswick Place, and The Evergreen for their support, love, and compassion while caring for Marjorie.
Professional services have been provided by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton, VA and Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton, IL. A private burial will be held at Wheaton Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Marjorie's name to your local Alzheimer's Association or to Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
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January 4, 2017
Michael Andorf
Mary, Marla, Marsha & Marilyn, So sorry to here of moms passing. Just last weekend my mom (Joyce) had asked if I'd heard anything in regards to Marjorie. I try keeping tabs on what's happening in the old neighborhood,to bad most of the information comes in this manner. Dad past in 1995, but Mom, Ken & I just keep rolling along. All still reside in Waterloo/Cedar Rapids area. Drop us a line if get a chance. [email protected] be great to hear from you. You folks take care and know that your in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Michael Andorf.
January 2, 2017
Arleta Troutman
Marjorie was a member of my PEO chapter and lived in my townhouse complex. My deepest sympathy goes to her family and extended family. I am so sadden by your loss,
January 2, 2017
Nigel Daniels
Mrs. Muller,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Psalms 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
January 1, 2017
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