Marjorie Satterlee Obituary
Satterlee, Marjorie Elizabeth
94, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the hospice patient care unit of Brighton Gardens in Sun City, Arizona. Marjorie was born on February 26, 1917 in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Dr. R. D. (Rollae Dean) and Effie Fairchild Finch. She grew up in Flora, married James Herschel Satterlee on October 11, 1936 in Flora, then together with her husband, became a resident of St. Elmo, Illinois. "Hersh" preceded her in death on May 12, 1993. "Margy" was member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the St. Elmo Public Library Board for a number of years. She was self-employed as a beautician and was an accomplished artist for over 25 years, belonging to the Illinois Arts and Crafts Artisnas Program. She moved to Peoria, AZ in 2004, where she enjoyed living the final 7 years of her life. Margy's family and friends are blessed to have been touched by her love and generosity. She was preceded in death by: Parents: Dr. R. D. and Mrs. Effie Fairchild-Finch; Husband: James Herschel Satterlee; Brother: William A. Finch; Nephews: Charles L. Davis and Emmett E. Davis; Great-niece: Terry L. Dennis; She is survived by: Nieces: Ellen K. Bookout (husband, Frank) of Peoria, Arizona; Mary V. Burgess of Salem, Illinois; Donna L. Davis of Springfield, Illinois; Florence M. Davis of Corona, California; Nephew: Robert F. Davis (wife, Mona); Sister-in-law: Christina K. Finch; Great-nieces: Anne Rickard, Susan Prince, Rachel Mariner, Janet Jackson and Grace Wasco; Great-nephews: Gregory Davis, Clark Davis and Lawrence Burgess. In addition, Margy is survived by many close friends in the local area and across the country. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday morning, June 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Kull Funeral Home, St. Elmo, Illinois with the Rev. John Eisfelder officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday morning, June 10, 2011 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Kull Funeral Home, St. Elmo, Illinois. Burial: Committal services will immediately follow the funeral services at the Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo, Illinois. For those who prefer Memorials thet may be given to the First United Methodist Church of St. Elmo, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Salvation Army, Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, St. Elmo Public Library or the donor's preference.
Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 5, 2011.