Marjorie C. Leibel
1925 – 2011
Marjorie C. Leibel was born March 23, 1925 in Elgin.
She attended Rural District #82 and Boniface schools, graduating in 1942. She worked 45 years for the Farmers Coope-rative Exchange before retiring in 1990.
Marjorie was active in St. Boniface Church, St. Boniface Alter Society, the Elgin Chamber of Commerce , Hobby Club and Ladies Club. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, embroidery and genealogy.
Marjorie, 85 of Elgin, NE passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Neligh, NE.
She is predeceased by her twin sister who died shortly after their birth, her parents Frank and Marie (Henkenius) Leibel, her brother Francis Leibel, sister Lois N. Lechner, brother-in-law Joseph M. Lechner; and niece Mary Jo Nordman.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Clarice & Florian Luettel, Albion, NE; Niece and spouse Eileen Lechner Phillips & Scott Phillips, Lawrence, KS; and nephews and spouses – Rob & Michelle Lechner, Omaha; John & Mindie Lechner, Rochester, MN and Jim & Jan Lechner, Hamburg, IA. Also by great-nephews and great-nieces: Sarah Norwood, Jared Norwood, Mike Norwood, Daphne Phillips, Colin Phillips, Reed Lechner, Jeff Lechner, Jackson Lechner, Molly Lechner and Joey Lechner. Also many family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin, NE with Rev. Ross Burkhalter officiating.
Interment followed in the parish cemetery.
Huffman- Levander Funeral Home of Elgin is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to St. Boniface Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.huffmanlevander.com.
