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Marjoirie Burns Obituary
CRIDERSVILLE -- Marjoirie E. Burns, age 90, of Cridersville passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at home. She was born July 19, 1935, in Lima to the late Laurence Elmer and Gladys Evelyn (Barnum) Stombaugh. She married Harry Edward Burns in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1967.
She had attended Southside Christian Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Club and the Lima Eagles. Marjorie had begun her working career at the age of 13 working at Newberry 5 & 10 until she married. She had also been a carhop, worked at King Burger and the Huddle. She also worked at Ex-Cello, the Better Business Bureau, JC Penney, Betty Brite Laundry and later went to Auto Owners where she worked for 30 years in Underwriting. She also worked at Meijer for 20 years. She just found it hard to retire.
Survivors include sons: Danny E. (Catherine) Burns of Texas and Scott A (Brenda) Burns of Cridersville, a grandson Erik I. Burns of Texas.
She was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey A. Burns in 2010 and a sister Mary Lou Wells.
Private services have been held, and burial of cremated remains will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Lima.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude's, the Shriners Hospital or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com
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Jeremy Blodgett
Yesterday
I worked with Marjorie at Meijer from 2000-2003 and I LOOOOVED her dearly! She was my best friend when I worked there and I always wondered what happened to her. I can truly say that Marjorie was a person who made the world better just being in it. Gosh I loved her so much! I pray that your whole family will have peace. Such a WONDERFUL woman!!
Ralph & Judy. Richardson
October 30, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kevin
October 28, 2025
One of the kindest people I've ever had the privilege of knowing.
Nancy Mohler
October 26, 2025
Deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Marjorie at the Better Business and later connected with her at Meijer. She was a kind and caring person and always so pleasant to see and share some memories. Nancy Mohler
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