Marjorie Louise "Stegner" Strange

Marjorie Louise Strange, age 92, of Boonville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1932, in Cooper County, Missouri, the daughter of Morris and Ruby (Custer) Stegner.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at Howard-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Howard Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

Memorials in her honor may be made to the Boonville Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, 509 E. Waters Street, Boonville, Missouri 65233.

Marjorie graduated from Boonville High School where she was a Majorette in the band and was Homecoming Queen. She married Donald Wayne Strange on September 4, 1951, just before Wayne left for Korea while serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Marjorie devoted her life to caring for her family and others, especially children. She enjoyed attending sporting events to watch her children or grandchildren play. She volunteered to support a variety of organizations over the years, including 4-H, Brownies, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Boonville Food Pantry. Marjorie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Boonville and in her later years enjoyed checking out books from the church library. Gardening was another interest and she had gardens ranging from large vegetable gardens to smaller container gardening in more recent years. She was also a sports fan taking special interest in the MU Tigers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Strange, her parents Morris and Ruby Stegner, and son-in-law, Bill Leimkuehler.

She is survived by her children: Mark Strange of Boonville, Tammi Leimkuehler of Marshall, Lori Strange (Joseph Walters) of Waddy, Kentucky, Sheri Mistele (Victor) of Oak Grove, Missouri; grandchildren Tara Leimkuehler, Scott Leimkuehler and one great-grandchild Rush William Leimkuehler.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard-Millard Funeral Home, 1397 Ashley Rd., Boonville, Mo 65233 (660) 882-3381. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.howardfh.com.