Marjorie Lee Pfeiffer

Marjorie Lee Pfeiffer, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, after an extended period of failing health. She was born on September 17, 1929 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Homer Arthur and Daisy May Morville.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Louis Pfeiffer, her parents, Ralph's parents, Jesse and Clara Pfeiffer, sister and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Etherton) Stine, Roy Etherton and Bob Stine, brother Richard Morville, sisters and brothers-in-law Geraldine and Clarence Wyman, Vaneta and Everett Blacker, nephews Dennis Etherton, Jerry Morville, Lyle Wyman, Harold Blacker, Wilbur Blacker, and Art Mitchell.

She graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in 1947 in a class of 25 students, of whom she and her best friend as of last year's seventy-fifth class reunion were the only surviving members. Following high school, Marjorie worked as a secretary at CIPS utility company in Decatur, Illinois. After she and her husband, Ralph, were married on November 18, 1950, they settled in Robinson, where he had been working since the end of his service during World War II. They built a home on West Main Street, where they resided for 70 years.

Marjorie took pride in her home and yard, and like her mother, had a passion for plants and flowers. She was an excellent cook, known for her fried chicken and potato salad. She had an interest in collecting antiques, and all things British, particularly British television, and was an avid reader. Through the years, Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her family; a favorite destination being St. Petersburg, Florida, and ocean-side stays. Joining family in Central and Southern Illinois for holidays and special occasions were always treasured. She had an extra special relationship with her granddaughter Julie Beth, and Julie's sons Cade and Cooper, who brought tremendous joy to her.

In the 1960s, Marjorie was involved in the local girls' organizations of Blue Birds and Campfire Girls. Throughout her active life in Robinson, she was devoted to the family's church, First United Methodist, serving as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and as a member of several administrative councils. She was active for many years in the Democratic Party of Crawford County. In the 1980s, Marjorie began a career with Lincoln Trail College, teaching for the Community Education Program in area long term care facilities with classes in current events and cultural activities.

Marjorie leaves daughters, Julia Pfeiffer Scherrer of Marion, Anne Pfeiffer Kane of Marion, a granddaughter, Julia Elizabeth Parks, her sons Cade and Cooper Parks, and their father, Jeremy Parks, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Jeff and Donna Parks, of Marion. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Judi Morville, of Decatur Illinois, nieces and nephews and their families, Debbie Campbell, Dawn Morville Johnson, Larry Etherton, David Etherton, Dorris Morris, Carolyn Mitchell, Roger Blacker, Marilyn Blacker, and Howard (Dale) Wyman.

Visitation will be held from 12 - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson, Illinois, with a graveside service officiated by Rev. Tom Akers to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Robinson First United Methodist Church's Nutrition On Weekends "NOW Program", or to the "Robinson VFW Transportation Fund", with envelopes available at the funeral home.