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Marjorie Cahalan Obituary
Urbandale - Marjorie Ann Cahalan, 85, died Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
She devoted her life to her family, friends, and her Catholic Faith. An RN graduate of Allen Memorial Hospital, in Waterloo, loved nursing and the friendships she formed while in school. Marge was kind, loving, and wonderfully organized.
Marge enjoyed cooking, needlepoint, sewing, making blue-ribbon winning quilts, and traveling the country with her husband, Art, for his skeet shoots. She enjoyed time at the lake watching hummingbirds and listening to loons. In her spare time, she was a community volunteer for the church and the hospital. Marge found great joy in being wife, Mom, and Nana. She was inspiration to us all.
Marjorie is survived by her sons, Dr. Steve (Gabrielle Malett) and Scott (Erika Sybers) Cahalan; daughter, Kathy (Tom) Johnson; brother, Roger (Doris) Childs; grandchildren, Andy, Danny (Shelby), Matt (Emily), Stephen and John Cahalan, Emma Cahalan, Kim Crawford, and Sadie, Matt and Alicia Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Arthur Cahalan; her parents, Ralph and Katherine Childs and 3 of her brothers (John, Harold and Everett) and both of her sisters (Jane Birchard and Lucille Woeste).
Visitation is Friday, January 17, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m., at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Ave., Urbandale. The Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m., Saint Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, Des Moines. Interment follows Mass at Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th ST, West Des Moines. Following interment, the family will host luncheon at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 1601 Grand Ave. West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Saint Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church; or John Stoddard Cancer Center, both are in Des Moines, Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.caldwellparrish.com.
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Kathy Thoreson
January 24, 2020
I knew Marjorie for about 10 years. She was a client and every time she would come in to see us, she was always smiling. We might grumble about the weather but grumbling never lasted long. I always gave Marge a hug at the end of our meetings so I will remember that the last hug was my good-bye hug!
January 17, 2020
Old friends with Art and Marg from Twana Dr. Days.were in a supper club with them and Mary and Tom Truss,Donna and Berry Morrissey.Great memories. Deepest sympathy to her family.Betsy Wild...Lafayette,La.
January 17, 2020
Steve, Scott, and Kathy,
We were so saddened to learn of our friend's death. She was a wonderful neighbor, friend and a Book Club member for several years. We have many fond memories of your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy for you and your families.
Reva and Clete Herold
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Ian and Barbara Binnie
January 15, 2020
We were so sorry to read that Marge has passed away. She had been a neighbor, friend and book club member for many years and will be greatly missed. Both of us currently have health issues which prevent us from attending services but we send our condolences and deepest sympathy to Marge's family.
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Ian and Barbara Binnie
January 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss, our quilt group spent a lot of years together and have many fond memories. She will be greatly missed. Mike Wigg
January 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss, our quilt group had many
years of fun and memorial times together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike Wigg
Jim McCormick
January 14, 2020
Our family was truly saddened to hear of Marge's Passing. She was just a "terrific gal"... Always kind, and generous, and always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. Please know that her family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. R.I.P. Marge...
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