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Marjorie Engel Obituary
Born: May 6, 1940 in Hinsdale, IL
Died: July 3, 2022 in Sterling, IL
Marjorie A. Engel, 82, of Polo, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Marjorie was born May 6, 1940, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of George Engel and Ruth (Paul) Trei. On May 31, 1963 in Forreston, IL, she married John Engel. She worked as a Teachers Aid for Mt. Morris School District for years then went to work for Kable News until she retired in 2010.
Marjorie was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo. She enjoyed sitting and doing a cryptogram, playing bingo, reading and going bowling with friends. Marjorie would often sit crocheting blankets for her family or listen to the Statler Brothers music.
Survivors include husband John Engel; daughters Cynthia Schryver of Polo, Andrea (Tom) Kay of Independence, MO and Paula (Lance) Malburg of Highlands Ranch, CO; grandchildren Chelsea Schryver, Greg and Payton Malburg.
She was preceded in death by infant sister Manon Barbara Trei and sister Marilyn Stukenberg; brothers George and Kenneth Engel .
Honoring Marjorie's wishes cremation rites have been accorded.
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