"To Karen and Tom It is sad and ironic how we can be classmates and know so little about our friends family. I did not know your Mother, but I also had a Mother named Marjorie and went by "Marge." Losing a Mother is never easy and I know of the difficult times you are going thru right now. May you find peace in the coming days. "
In loving memory of
Marjorie "Marge" Ralston
April 9, 1925 - September 3, 2010
Marjorie "Marge" Jean Ralston, 85, of Burlington, died at 6:34 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 9, 1925 in Burlington, she was the daughter of George Edwin and Stella Anna Wagner Sleater. On December 31, 1943 she married Joseph Orven Ralston in Seattle, Washington. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2005.
Mrs. Ralston was a lifelong resident of Burlington and a graduate of Burlington High School. She was secretary to the Superintendent of Schools for Burlington Community School District for 17 years and worked for the school district a total of 27 years, retiring in 1987.
She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Zion Quilters, Norman Circle of Kings Daughters, Flint Hills Ladies Golf Association, PEO Chapter NH and Red Hatters Association. She was a former member of Burlington Women's Club. She enjoyed golf, bridge, reading, traveling and visiting her grand and great grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Thomas L. (Connie) Ralston of Burlington; one daughter, Karen K. (Roger) Schoell of Marshalltown; five granddaughters; three grandsons; eleven great grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette Fisher of Burlington; several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews.
Her husband and parents preceded her in death.
Friends may call after noon on Wednesday, September 8th in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The funeral service for Mrs. Ralston will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 9th in Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Jane Willian will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for Zion United Church of Christ and Great River Hospice House.
Tributes
"Tom and family, Thinking of you during this most difficult time. Take special care. With sincere sympathy and peace, Jean Linquist Drulis"
"To Karen and Tom, Your mom was a wonderful lady, a great friend and neighbor. She will be remembered fondly for a long time! My sympathy to you and your families. Mary Ross Rieke"