Marjory Mary Engelke

Marjory Mary Engelke, the daughter of March and Ethel (Phillips) Ginger, was born December 21, 1924 in Moneta, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland High School. Marge married John Engelke on July 10, 1948 in Sutherland, Iowa. Following their marriage, the remained in Sutherland, where they farmed for many years. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Sutherland. Marge was also active in the Legion Auxiliary, loved reading, playing bingo and collecting teddy bears. She had recently moved to the Sutherland Care Center. Marge passed away at Baum-Harmon Hospital in Primghar, Iowa on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Darlene Einerwold and Irene Warburton and her husband, John on April 29, 2009. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Brian 'Butch' Engelke and his wife, Betty, Bonnie Rohrs and her husband, David and Bruce Engelke all of Sutherland; grandchildren: Angie Engelke, Leigh Engelke, Vanessa & Bryan Steen and John Rohrs and Lynette Wilson; a great grandson, Evan; one sister, Lavonne Kleaveland and her husband, Rod of Sioux Rapids, IA; other relatives and friends. 86 years of age plus 60 years of marriage made Mom the mother of 3, and started our family tree. 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson have all grown up, and added a great grandson. A farmer's wife right from the start, helping on the farm, was dear to her heart. Spring planting to fall harvest And calfing in between, mom in bib overalls was really quite a scene. If we had a problem she was always there to listen, Her advice opinion or scolding Is what we'll be missin. Today mom will enter the everlasting life, and be rejoined with dad, as husband and wife. ----Bruce Engelke

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