Name: Visitation for Marjorie Augusta Wegeng Gronniger
Start: 2015-01-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-08T01:30:00.000Z
Location: Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Eudora Chapel

Marjorie Augusta Wegeng Gronniger

Marjorie Augusta Wegeng Gronniger died January 3, 2015 at Lawrence, KS.

She was born April 5, 1919 in Norborne, MO to William Augustine Wegeng and Mary Susan Hofmann Wegeng. She graduated from Norborne High School in 1937 and was married to John L. Gronniger, Jr. on August 26, 1946. To this union four children were born: Kay Madden (partner, Marcia Motsinger), Kansas City, MO; J.P. Gronniger, Eudora, KS; Martha Gronniger, Lawrence, KS; and Maureen Gronniger, Lawrence, KS. Marjorie was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Eldon Wegeng; and a sister, Rosemary Hockemeier. Other survivors include her sisters Elizabeth Backes (Carrollton, MO); Judith Goetting (Norborne, MO); Carol Ruegg (Kearney, MO); a sister-in-law, Vanda Wegeng (Richmond, MO); and a brother-in-law, Abbie Hockemeier (Richmond, MO). She is also survived by 26 nieces and nephews.

John and Marjorie farmed in Linwood, KS for 12 years before moving to Eudora in 1963. They ran John's 66 Service Station in Eudora for a number of years before John's passing in 1977. After her husband's death, Marjorie attended the University of Kansas graduating with distinction in 1983 with a journalism degree. She served as treasurer of the City of Eudora for 33 years but continued to write the minutes for the Eudora Planning Commission and Board of Appeals for another 7 years. She also served on the Eudora School Board from 1991 to 1995.

Marjorie loved Holy Family Catholic Church and volunteered to help there any chance she had. She was active in St. Theresa's Society, the Building Committee, the Pro-Life Committee, and she worked with Family Promise. She helped set up and serve every funeral dinner the parish had and attended Mass nearly every day.

She took a genuine interest in her community and in everyone around her. She loved to read, travel, garden, and write letters to the editor (usually on political topics!). She was incredibly involved in life, and she was still driving, canning, and writing friends until her last 2 months. She was our mom and we loved her.

A rosary and visitation will be held on January 7 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora from 5-7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Church on January 8 at 11 a.m. in Eudora.

Memorials may be given in her name to the Holy Family Church Building Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Gronniger

10 Entries

January 12, 2015

Marge was an inspiration to me. I was sincerely impressed that she earned a degree from the University of Kansas as a non traditional student and at an advanced age. And with honors no less! Though I've known Marge for 50 years, I really came to know her when she worked for the City of Eudora and attended the Eudora Area Historical Society meetings. She was like the Energizer Bunny, she never stopped working & enjoying life. Her love for her church, family & community was a beautiful thing to witness. I will never forget her smile or her laughter. She lived a long & prosperous life.
Rex Burkhardt

January 8, 2015

Maureen & family- We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother touched many lives with her kindness and generosity to help in in so many ways. Your are in our prayers. Paul & Sheri Flory

January 7, 2015

To the Gronniger Family. So sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mom is a great reminder to all, to greet others with a loving smile. Now she is reunited with your Dad. I miss him too. With sincere sympathy, Brenda Burkhardt Lhommedieu.

Dorothy lee Donahue

January 7, 2015

Please know that Love never dies and that your mother's soul lives on and will now be another guardian angel watching over your family. If you look for signs from her, I know you will find them and I trust you will take comfort in knowing that Marjorie A. Gronniger is resting in the arms of the Holy mother and all of your ancestors who have passed on before her. Your mother will never be forgotten as she lives on the hearts and the minds of all who knew her. I offer you my sincere condolences and trust that you will soon find the peace in her passing that she wishes for each of you.

Teresa Doherty

January 6, 2015

So sorry to hear this sad news. Marge was always so friendly to our family when we came to Holy Family. She was an incredible lady and she will be missed by many that knew her. Marge and all of the family will be n my prayers.

Chris (Parsons) Hamman

January 6, 2015

To Maureen and your entire family, my condolences. I have fond childhood memories of playing at the Gronniger house--remember her great smile.

Ann Basel

January 6, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss.The Breithaupts, Delbert,Lois, Ann & Delbet jr. EudoraKs

The Katzfey Family

January 6, 2015

Kay, Patrick, Martha, Maureen, and the rest of the Gronniger Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of Marge's passing.

John Moloski

January 6, 2015

My sister Pat and I send our condolences for the lost of Marjorie. Your mom was in my thoughts over Christmas. She was a dear friend of my mom; Gladys. I remember her positive attitude and engaging smile. John

Maggie Sieber

January 6, 2015

What a Great Lady! I will miss her very much.

The Siebers

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