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Marjorie Eileen Ramsey

June 24, 1920 — December 25, 2010

Marjorie Eileen Ramsey, the daughter of Frances and Anna (Donavan) Sweeney, was born on June 24, 1920, in Sutherland, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education there, graduating from Sutherland High School. After high school, she attended beauty school and was self-employed as a cosmetologist for years in Royal, IA. Marjorie married Floyd 'Flute' Ramsey on August 28, 1944, in Sutherland. They adopted one son, Patrick, in January of 1960. Her family resided in Royal, IA for many years. Marjorie was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Royal. She loved to go camping with family and friends, play cards and golf. After she retired from her salon, she helped 'Flute' run his petroleum business. Marge moved to Tucson, AZ in 1992, where she enjoyed the beautiful weather and being closer to her four grandchildren. Marge spent her last five years with her family in Wittmann, AZ. Marjorie passed away on December 25, 2010, at the Hospice of Arizona in Sun City, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Anna Sweeney, her husband, 'Flute'; her sister, Catherine Pitcomb and her brother, Paul Sweeney. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Patrick and his wife, Lynne; 4 grandchildren: Thomas, Holly, Jack and Jodie all of the Phoenix area; her sisters: Dorothy Sweeney of LaCrosse WI, and Florence Ihry of Royal, IA; her sister-in-law, Phyllis Sweeney of Hartley, IA and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Father William Schreiber Father Robert Brown
CASKET BEARERS
Tom Ramsey Al Bohr Phil Sweeney Dillon Sweeney Logan Sweeney Honorary Bearer Jack Ramsey
VISITATION
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
MUSIC
Organist - Florence Ihry Musical Interlude "Ave Maria"
INTERMENT
North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Spencer, Iowa Following the graveside service, there will be a lunch served at the Spencer Golf and Country Club located at 2200 W. 18th Street.
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