"On behalf of the Altrusa gals of Red Oak, Iowa, we want to offer our heartfelt condolences. Marjorie was truly a blessing in our lives while she was an Altrusa member. On a personal level, I also, want to share with you what a "treat" it was to know your mom. She was a friend of my mom, Minnie Bea, and I had several occasions to spend time with her. She has left many wonderful memories to carry you through. "
In loving memory of
Marjorie Killinger
November 13, 2009
Marjorie Killinger, age 103, of Macedonia, Iowa, passed away on November 13, 2009 at the Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Sioux City, Iowa.
Marjorie Leone Killinger, one of four children of Arthur Clarence "A.C." Lewis and Marie (Coons) Lewis, was born January 30, 1906 on a farm near Macedonia, Iowa. She graduated from Macedonia High School in 1922 and the University of Iowa in 1926. She taught school in Macedonia from 1926 to 1930.
Marjorie and Samuel Scott Killinger II were married on May 24, 1930 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and moved to their Montgomery County farm where she lived for 70 years. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Janice Marie, Edith Marlene, Samuel Scott III, and Nyle Louise.
Marjorie was a member of Phi Mu Sorority, LTD Club, Eastern Star, American Association of University Women, Altrusa and the Montgomery County Historical Society. She was named a Montgomery County Extension Homemaker. She was a District Chairman for Iowa Women's Clubs.
Marjorie and Scott were married 67 years when Scott passed away on March 10, 1998 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Marjorie continued to live in their home until 2000, when she moved to Sioux City where her son Sam lives. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2006 in Sioux City with family, longtime friends, and neighbors.
Marjorie passed away peacefully on November 13, 2009 at the Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Sioux City and attained the age of 103 years, 9 months, and 13 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Scott Killinger; brothers, Glen Lewis and Donald Lewis; and sister Eloise Steiner.
Marjorie is survived by her children, Janice Janus and husband Leonard of Orland Park, Illinois, Marlene Schaefer of Warrenville, Illinois, Sam Killinger and wife Claudia of Sioux City and Nyle Jessen and husband Tom of Iowa City, Iowa; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Interment in Buckner Cemetery, rural Henderson, Iowa.
Tributes
"Dear Janice, Marlene, Sam, and Nyle, I will be with you in spirit tomorrow as you celebrate your mother's remarkable life. She was respected and admired as a mother, friend and her community service. It was a joy to see her enjoy her 100th birthday party. I know you will treasure your special memories with her. Sincere sympathy, Elizabeth"
"I hope we all are blessed with as long and worthy a life as you were blessed. I kept in touch off and on with Sam after our U of I years and you must have been very proud of your family and their accomplishments--none of us could ask or wish for more-life is worthwhile if you can look back on your own life and say "job well done"--you most certainly could do that. My condolences to all the Killingers. Win Mayne"
"Your strong, giving character is a model for all of us to follow! Gone in physical form, but forever in our memories - now may you enter the loving arms of our Lord!"