Marjorie Smies

Marjorie J. Smies, 98, of Cedar Grove, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Cedar Grove Gardens. Marjorie was born August 22, 1913, in the Town of Holland to Dirk Willis and Pieternella (Dirkse) Beernink. On February 17, 1934, Marjorie married Daniel G. Smies in Oostburg. Daniel passed away on January 25, 1993. She worked part-time for the Calumet Dutch Packing Company in Cedar Grove and in the cafeteria for the Cedar Grove School System for many years. Marjorie was a member of First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove where she was active in the choir. She loved spending time with her family, and also enjoyed her card clubs, gardening, and knitting. Marjorie is survived by: two sons, John "Jack" (Margaret) Smies of Oostburg and Frederic "Ric" (Ann) Smies of Homewood, Ill; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Te Stroete of Cedar Grove; two sisters-in-law, Edith Beernink of Cedar Grove and Lois (Wayne) Dulmes of Oostburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Marjorie was preceded in death by her: parents; husband Daniel G. Smies; one sister, Carol (Irwin) TeRonde; two brothers, Glenn and Ivan Beernink; one brother-in-law, Dale Te Stroete. Funeral Services to celebrate Marjorie's life will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove with Rev. Kent Vant Hul officiating. Interment will be in Oostburg Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 am until the time of the service Wednesday at the church. A memorial fund has been established in Marjorie's name for the Alzheimer's Association and the First Reformed Church. For online condolences and more information, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting Marjorie's family with arrangements.Reception:First Reformed Church - Cedar Grove237 South Main StreetCedar Grove, WI 53013

Visitation

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Reformed Church - Cedar Grove
237 SouthMain Street Cedar Grove 53013, United States

Service

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 11:00 AM
First Reformed Church - Cedar Grove
237 SouthMain Street Cedar Grove 53013, United States