Marjorie "Margie" Tastove

Margie Tastove, age 66, of Westphalia, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Marjorie Elaine Mader was born on November 17, 1957, in Garnett, Kansas, the fifth of fifteen children of Joseph Anthony and Juliana Elaine (Lickteig) Mader. She first attended grade school at East Scipio School until it closed. Margie then attended Irving Junior High, and graduated Garnett High School with the class of 1975.

Growing up in a large family on the family farm, Margie's special love and bond for children was unmistakable. She remained a child at heart throughout her life. In her younger years, she loved dances, get-togethers and later attending class reunions.

On May 1, 1982, Margie was united in marriage to Robert Allen Tastove, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, Kansas. Their union was blessed with five children, Ryan, Holly, Crystal, Elaine, and Eric.

Margie worked as a teller at the Westphalia Bank for many years. She loved getting to see her friends and family in the community while she was doing her job. Since she loved children, Margie was a great bus driver. She transported countless children to school trips and activities for 21 years. Margie treasured the many family trips that they were able to enjoy together. She loved planning for them and she knew they were making lasting memories. Some of her most memorable trips were to Rome with Robert for their anniversary and her last family trip to Branson. Her family was her pride and joy and they were everything to her. She was always there and was just a phone call away with a lending hand to help with anything.

Margie's Catholic faith was a pillar in her life. She was a dedicated and active member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Westphalia, where she participated in religious education, served as a sacristan, and was a dedicated member of the Altar Society. Her generous nature extended to volunteering at the Veterans memorial and the Westphalia Christmas Parade. She was always eager to contribute to her community. After being transplanted to Westphalia her roots grew deep in the community and she loved her life there.

Margie instilled the values and importance of faith in her children and grandchildren. Because she was a kid at heart she always loved Christmas. Going shopping for that special gift and then the joy of giving was her passion. She would often hear Robert ask "Is it necessary?", and to her it absolutely was. She always made a point to spend one-on-one time with each grandchild to make their birthday a special day. As she faced her health challenges, she hated missing any events or family functions. Margie was the matriarch and decision maker of her family. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Mader; two brothers, Ed and Greg Mader; five brothers-in-law, Dale Milner, Dave Hermreck, Rod Lutz, Steve Hess, and Ronnie Tastove; sister-in-law, Glenda Tastove.

Margie is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Robert, of the home; her children,Ryan and Gessica Tastove of Westphalia, Holly and Jeremy Ellington of Colony, Crystal and Austin Moore of Yates Center, Elaine and Westin Holloway of Lone Elm, Eric and Jaime Tastove of Garnett; 18 grandchildren, Gunner, Lizzie, Gracyn, Kaelynne, Aubrey, McCoy, Nash, Claire, Rafe, Lawson, Felicity, Damian, Madison, Blaise, Colson, Brynn, Avila, Elias; her mother, Julie Mader of Garnett; eight sisters, Mary Milner of Garnett, Irene and Frank Tastove of Westphalia, Nancy Hermreck of Garnett, Ann Lutz of Ottawa, Carol and Milton Lutz of Richmond, Jan and Linus Grollmes of Wetmore, Tina Mader of Iola, and Amy Mader of Garnett; four brothers, Ray and Anna Mader of Emporia, Dan Mader of Garnett, Dave and Julie Mader of Nevada, Missouri, Bob and Kristy Mader of Richmond; sister-in-law, Donna Mader of Iola; and many many many nieces, nephews and other family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Westphalia. Burial will follow in the St. Teresa's Cemetery. Margie's family will greet friends in the church basement following a 6:00 PM Rosary on Monday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Teresa Building Fund or to the St. Boniface New Parish Center and left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.