Marjorie Engelmann
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Marjorie L. Engelmann passed away on January 10, 2022. Born in Berwyn, NE. she was the daughter of Carl R. Norman and Jessie W. (Betts). After graduating from Chappell High School, she moved to Kansas City in 1955 where she met Gerald (Jerry) Engelmann, whom she married in 1957. They were married for 54 years, until Jerry passed away in 2011. Marj (Mokie) worked for Hallmark Cards and later for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she retired after 35 years as a systems analyst supervisor. She took flying lessons from 1968-69 and acquired a license to fly small aircraft becoming a member of the 99’s International Women’s Pilot Organization. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her children, grand and great. She also adored her 2 loves, Minnie and Lilly, her dogs.
She is survived by her children Scott (Linda), Nancy (Jim), grandchildren Justin (Nicole) Shoemaker, Jeremy Shoemaker, Nicole (Andy) Fox, Jacob (Beljica) Engelmann, Benjamin McKim, Ian McKim and great grandchildren Victoria Shoemaker, Elisabeth Shoemaker, Isabelle Shoemaker, Noelle Fox, Elliot Shoemaker, Jaxon Engelmann, Lucas Engelmann, Samuel McKim, Ryan Fox, Jon Fox.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Victoria A. Shoemaker, her husband Gerald (Jerry) K. Engelmann, her brother Chuck and her parents.
Visitation will begin at St. Thomas More at 9:30am on February 4, 2022, with funeral services immediately following. Interment held after services at Mount Moriah.
Visits: 2
One of the most wonderful people to ever walk the earth! A great Mother, Wife, and true friend. My sisters, brother, and I would never have grown up so well without Marj, Jerry, Vicki and Nancy in our lives. Nothing but happy memories of spending time with Marj and her family! She will be missed!
One of the most wonderful people to ever walk the earth! A great Mother, Wife, and true friend. My sisters, brother, and I would never have grown up so well without Marj, Jerry, Vicki, Scott and Nancy in our lives. Nothing but happy memories of spending time with Marj and her family! She will be missed!
My condolences and prayers are with you all. She was an incredible woman. And Leaves An amazing legacy behind and all of those who love her.
How I miss you. You have been one of the great influences of my life. Love you.
In my head I can hear Marj’s wonderful laugh and it makes me remember all the wonderful times we had at the Lake. She will be missed. Marj was always doing for others. She taught us all how kindness, generosity and a big heart makes a better world.