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Marjorie Ebert Obituary
STREATOR - Marjorie B. Ebert of East Lansing, Mich., formerly of Streator, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at the age of 85.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Pekin, Ill., to John L. and Christine (Hilst) Bartels.
She graduated from Bradley University in 1950 with a degree in music education and taught for several years.
She married Emerson W. Ebert of Washington, Ill., on Sept. 3, 1949. She then moved to Streator in 1950.
She was a member of Park Presbyterian Church, where she was a professional organist for 29 years. She participated as a member of a number of organizations: Philomatheon Study Club, charter member of the Streator Literary Club and playing member and past board president of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Streator Country Club. She served as the Tri-County (Illinois) chapter executive for March of Dimes for 10 years.
She and her husband moved to East Lansing, Mich., in 1996. At that time, she joined Ascension Lutheran Church in East Lansing.
She was a member of Michigan State's Wharton Center Inner Circle, the University Club and P.E.O. Chapter BB East Lansing Sisterhood.
Her husband, Emerson Ebert, was the Streator (Illinois) elementary school band director from 1950 until 1959. At that time, he became an administrator with District 45 (Illinois) and held that position until retirement in 1985. After retirement, the Eberts spent their winters in San Diego.
Surviving are her husband, Emerson; two daughters, Diane (Joseph) Yarbrough of East Lansing and Rhonda (Jeffrey) Benson of Dublin, Ohio; two grandsons, Joseph (Catherine) Yarbrough of Ave Maria, Fla., and their three children, Isabella, Gabrielle and Edward Joseph; and Stephen Yarbrough of Lansing, Mich.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Haslett Road, East Lansing, Mich. The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the services.
Online condolences may be shared at www.greastlansing.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes in East Lansing, Mich.
Online condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com.
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Mary Volkman
September 10, 2012
Dear Diane, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Hopefully your memories will help ease your loss. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
September 3, 2012
Emerson, Diane and family, and Rhonda and family We were so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a beautiful lady.
Dad wanted me to send his condolences as well. We do not have an address, so I hope this reaches you.
John Voelker family
Iris Kirchgessner and family
Roberta Allen
August 31, 2012
Ebe & family
Still have fond memories of the gathering of "sisters" in E. Lansing you two were great host and hostess.
I always enjoyed being with Marge during our Peoria days and years after.
We will all miss her as you and your family will too.
Bobbie Mulcahey Allen
August 31, 2012
Dear Rhonda and family, sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Connie Sparks, Columbus, Ohio
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August 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Ebert, Diane and Rhonda: I was sorry to hear about your loss. I have many many wonderful memories of the times we spent together. Take care and God bless........Sandy (Gee) Micklos, Streator, Il.
Robert Whipple
August 30, 2012
Many fond memories of our time in the Illinois Valley.
william schumacher
August 30, 2012
Dear Emerson, daughters and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many happy memories of our days together in LaSalle Co. working with the IVSO and other musical groups. I was organist for one of your daughter's wedding in Normal and sang in Park Church. We shared many events. Be assured of my continued prayers as you deal with loss and grief.
Bill Schumacher, formerly Ottawa, Lostant and now Chicago
August 29, 2012
Mr, Ebert, I Don't Know If You Remember Me But You Were My Principle At Sherman School In Streator Il. Along Time Ago. I Am Sorry For Your Lost And Wanted To Tell You That You And Your Family Are In My Prayer
August 29, 2012
Dear Emerson:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family...
Diane & Kevin Gaede
Streator, IL
August 28, 2012
Dear Diane & Family: I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warmest Regards, Sal DiFranco
Jesse & Sonni Thornton
August 27, 2012
Our condolences for your loss. We always heard great things of Grandma Ebert from our cousin's Joey and Stephen. Our prayers are with you.
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