Marjorie June Robertson's Obituary
Marjorie June Robertson, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2006 after an 18 month long battle with cancer. June was born March 25, 1917 in Appanoose County Iowa to Harley and Nell VanDeVenter Sulser. She lived her entire life in this area.
June married Harry Robertson on February 1, 1936. She was a homemaker all her life and also cooked for the prisoners when Harry was Sheriff of Appanoose County. She held the distinction of being the last sheriff's wife to cook for prisoners and they were the last to reside in the old sheriff's quarters in North Main St.
June was preceded in death by her husband Harry, who also passed away on September 19, 1990, her parents, step mother Isal Sulser, a sister Jean Curtis and step grandson, Skye O'Conner.
She is survived by sons, Ronald (Jeanne) Robertson and Gary (Brenda) Robertson of rural Plano, grandchildren, Rick Robertson of Pella, Brenda Oswalt of Cedar Rapids, Tanya Moore and Taija Robertson of Centerville, Rodney Robertson of rural Plano, Hollie Robertson of Exline and stepgreat grandson Scott O'Conner of Winterset along with 11 great grandchildren and step grandchildren. Also surviving are two step sisters, Mildred Tarbell and Dorothy Curtis of this area and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
June could be found outside on her porch or caring for her flower gardens and lawn with her dog Benji at her side spring through fall. She loved the outdoors and all animals and especially enjoyed watching the birds, deer, turkeys and geese from her bed in Ronald and Jeanne's living room the past few weeks. She also loved crafts, making and giving many handmade items to family and friends.
The body will be cremated with no services planned per June's request. Memorials may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544 and will be designated at a later time.
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