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Marjorie A. BOLLINGER-LEET
1938 - 2015
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1938
DIED
2015
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Marjorie BOLLINGER-LEET Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL -Marjorie A. Bollinger-Leet, 77, of Springfield, died at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at Symphony of Lincoln.
She was born Aug. 23, 1938, in Springfield, to Paul A. and Dorothy M. Schneider Archer. She first married Allen E. Bollinger in 1959 and he preceded her in death in 1986. She later married Charles Leet, Sr. in 1990, and he preceded her in death in 2014.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Bollinger of Springfield; three stepchildren: Michelle Collins, Rusty (Jackie) Leet and Chad (Beth) Leet, all of Riverton; eight grandchildren: Corbyn Bell, Tim Collins, Christopher (fiancée, Marissa) Collins, Andrea (Andy) Burk, Dylan Leet, Ashley Gilbert, Madison Leet and Claire Leet; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Helen Bartolomucci of Springfield; one brother, John (Mary Ann) Archer of Springfield; one aunt, Connie Schneider of Indianapolis, Ind.; and nieces and nephew: Connie Young of Springfield, Tina Archer of Chicago and John H. Archer, Jr. (Andrea) of Bettendorf, Iowa.
Marjorie retired after 45 years from Horace Mann as an Assistant Vice President of Life Claims. She was also a former owner of Delaney's Bar and Grill for 13 years. She was a member of the National Association of Insurance Women; the American Legion Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary; La Femmes; VFW Post 10302 Ladies Auxiliary; and she enjoyed shopping and traveling.
The family will be hosting a memorial gathering from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at the VFW Post 10302 followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.
Private burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Post 10302 or the La Femmes Nursing Program.
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Charita Baidy-Banks
January 1, 2016
Sandy, I pray that God will give you & your family the peace that surpasses all understanding in this time of grief!
sharon batley
January 1, 2016
john, so sorry to learn of your mothers passing,may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
January 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phyllis Storey
December 31, 2015
Sandy, John (Sr), Mary Helen and Connie,
Very sorry for your loss.
We had great fun in Insurance Woman.
Carla Lehman-Clemens
December 31, 2015
Sandy and John.....I'm saddened to hear of the loss of a much admired person. She was not only my boss and mentor, but also a friend. Soft angel wing prayers for all. Carla Lehman-Clemens
Kathy Kachanoski
December 30, 2015
Sandy - your Mom was a spitfire - one of a kind! When I started at Horace Mann, she was a "Big Wig" and I was in awe of her! I'm very sorry to hear of her passing and will keep you in my prayers.
Chris Deloney
December 30, 2015
Sandy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Brackett
December 30, 2015
Sandy,
We had so much fun growing up together. Your Mom was a mom to me also and I just loved her and your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful woman.
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