Marjorie Vonderheide 88, of DeKalb, IL passed away Monday September 13, 2010 at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. She was born March 24, 1922 in DeKalb , IL the daughter of Charles N. and Ethel V. (Cutts) Hotchkiss.
Marjorie graduated from DeKalb Township High School. She married Robert Vonderheide in 1945 and was married for 32 years. In addition to raising three boys, she worked for the offices of Clarence Schulenburg, Dave Bush Real Estate and Blunt, Ellis & Loewi as Executive Secretary until her retirement. Marjorie was a Volunteer at Kishwaukee Community Hospital for 31 years, a position which was a big part of her heart and she dearly loved. She was active in the First Congregational United Church of Christ as a member since the age of five and as treasurer for many years. She was also a participant in a local Bridge Club. She was a lifelong sports fan who was loyal to the Chicago Bulls, Bears and Cubs. She will especially be remembered for her wonderful cuisine and love of sharing it.
Marjorie is survived by her three sons, James (Debbie), Malta , Terry (Diana), DeKalb, and Paul (Leslie Silas), Cumming, GA., six Grandchildren, Chad , Malta; Kerry (Arthur) Ramos, Aurora; Troy (Michele), DeKalb; Elissa, DeKalb; Justin (Jessica), Ventura, CA and Tyler, Ocala, FL., four Great Grandchildren, Grace & Ryan Vonderheide, Mackenzie Carter, and Alyiah Vonderheide, nephew Roger (Susie) Ahlensdorf. Marjorie also leaves behind many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Robert, her sister Viletta, two granddaughters and a grandson.
Memorial Services will be Friday September 17, 2010 at 11:00 am in the First Congregational Church in DeKalb with Reverend Joseph Gastiger and Reverend Judy Harris officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday September 17, 2010 at 10:00 am until the time of the service in the church. Interment of cremated remains will take place at the Old English Cemetery in Shabbona IL.
A Memorial Fund will be established in her memory with donations being directed to Kishwaukee Health System?s Healing Garden.
To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115, (815)758-3841.
Service:
Friday September 17, 2010
11:00 am
First Congregational Church in DeKalb
Visitation:
Friday September 17, 2010
10:00 - 11:00 am
First Congregational Church in DeKalb