Marjorie L. Baethke Obituary's Obituary
Marjorie L. Baethke, 79 of Centerville passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Marjorie was born in Hayesville, Iowa on October 7, 1929, to Philo & Audrey (Ott) Morgan. She received her education from Keswick High School graduating on May 23, 1947. Marjorie married Melburn 'Maul' Baethke on November 9, 1947 in What Cheer, Iowa. Marjorie was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Centerville and a member of the Women's Auxiliary at the Mystic Legion. She enjoyed gardening, working at the farmers market, caring for animals; especially lambs and goats. She also enjoyed the Pre-School classes that visited their family farm, and time spent with her friends and family. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Melburn of Centerville, six children, Audrey Tudor(Steve) of Indianola, Michael Baethke(Nancy) of Indianola, Arlys Halvorson(Shawn) of Indianola, Sandra Vinzant(Dave) of Mystic, Max Baethke(Diana) of Owasso, OK, Morgan Baethke(Sue) of Lacona, 13 grandchildren, Matt Tudor(Melinda), Cindy Tudor, T.J. Freeborn, Bryan Berg, Kyle Berg, Tina Koestner, Chad Koestner(Courtney) T.J. Koestner(J.C.), Michael Vinzant(Maria), Katherine Vinzant, Missy Hedrick(Clint), Ashlee Gunsalus(Hardy), Emily Davis, 11 great grandchildren, John & Isaac Tudor, Jack & Ava Freeborn, Chloey Hart, Quinton & Alyssa Koestner, Zander Carson-Koestner, Ethan Vinzant and Logan & Hudson Hedrick, a sister Madelon Hotchkiss, brother, Merlyn Morgan and four half-brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Benjamin Tudor. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Franzenburg officiating. Visitation will be all day Wednesday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family inurnment will be held in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in Marjorie's name which will be designated to Iowa Hospice and the Centerville First Evangelical Lutheran Church, which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home -- 23548 Hwy 5 -- PO BOX 125 -- Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left at www.thomasfh.com. Book Travel to Services To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marjorie L. Baethke Obituary please visit our Sympathy Store.
What’s your fondest memory of Marjorie?
What’s a lesson you learned from Marjorie?
Share a story where Marjorie's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Marjorie you’ll never forget.
How did Marjorie make you smile?