1920
Marjorie
2021
Marjorie L. Klimek
January 5, 1920 — June 2, 2021
Marjorie L. Klimek, age 101, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Moran Manor in Moran, Kansas.
Marjorie was born to LaMoyne and Bessie (Smith) Knapp on January 5, 1920, in Allen County, Kansas. She was one of seven children. Marjorie married Lloyd DeWain Klimek on August 29, 1937 in Garnett, Kansas. Their union was blessed with three children. Lloyd and Marjorie spent many years together before his passing. After Lloyd's passing, Majorie later found companionship in Dan Arbuckle. Marjorie worked various jobs throughout the years, finishing her career as a cook in the cafeteria at the Moran High School.
Marjorie loved cooking, dancing, and traveling. She took great pride in preparing and hosting holiday meals for her entire family. Marjorie was known for her sassy, fun, and determined personality. She always told her family she was going to live to be 100 and she sure kept her word! She is already greatly missed by her family and friends.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Klimek; parents, LaMoyne and Bessie Knapp; daughter, Linda Lorene Cross; granddaughter, Colleen Ziesler; grandsons, Brian McDermed and Mike Troxell; four sisters; one brother; and companion, Dan Arbuckle.
Marjorie is survived by daughters, Mary Ann Troxell, and Norma Jean McDermed (Robert); sister, Lorene Likely; son-in-law, Isaac Cross; grandchildren, Bobby Ray McDermed (Carolyn), Darren McDermed (Patty), Troy McDermed (Dominique), Ronald Dale Troxell (Theresa), Sharon Troxell, Gregory Lee Scharff (Teresa), Teresa Kaye Benard (Chris), and Taylor Scharff; many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Moran Cemetery in Moran, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas.
Memorials in honor of Majorie are suggested to A.C.A.R.F. of LaHarpe, Kansas and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
Marjorie was born to LaMoyne and Bessie (Smith) Knapp on January 5, 1920, in Allen County, Kansas. She was one of seven children. Marjorie married Lloyd DeWain Klimek on August 29, 1937 in Garnett, Kansas. Their union was blessed with three children. Lloyd and Marjorie spent many years together before his passing. After Lloyd's passing, Majorie later found companionship in Dan Arbuckle. Marjorie worked various jobs throughout the years, finishing her career as a cook in the cafeteria at the Moran High School.
Marjorie loved cooking, dancing, and traveling. She took great pride in preparing and hosting holiday meals for her entire family. Marjorie was known for her sassy, fun, and determined personality. She always told her family she was going to live to be 100 and she sure kept her word! She is already greatly missed by her family and friends.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Klimek; parents, LaMoyne and Bessie Knapp; daughter, Linda Lorene Cross; granddaughter, Colleen Ziesler; grandsons, Brian McDermed and Mike Troxell; four sisters; one brother; and companion, Dan Arbuckle.
Marjorie is survived by daughters, Mary Ann Troxell, and Norma Jean McDermed (Robert); sister, Lorene Likely; son-in-law, Isaac Cross; grandchildren, Bobby Ray McDermed (Carolyn), Darren McDermed (Patty), Troy McDermed (Dominique), Ronald Dale Troxell (Theresa), Sharon Troxell, Gregory Lee Scharff (Teresa), Teresa Kaye Benard (Chris), and Taylor Scharff; many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Moran Cemetery in Moran, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas.
Memorials in honor of Majorie are suggested to A.C.A.R.F. of LaHarpe, Kansas and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation with Family Present
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Iola
Graveside Service
Thursday, June 10, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Moran Cemetery
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