Obituary of Marjorie B. Altemeier

Marjorie B. Altemeier, 99, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2013, under the care of Skiff Hospice, at Newton Health Care Facility. A Time of Remembrances for Marjorie will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Newton, conducted by Rev. Jessica Petersen-Orwenyo and Rev. David Raymond. A time of Fellowship and Visitation will follow the memorial service at the church. A private family burial will be at the Newton Union Cemetery. Memorials have been designated in Marjorie's name to: the Congregational United Church of Christ or to Skiff Hospice. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Marjorie, the daughter of Harry and Beryl (Hayter) Bergman, was born June 22, 1914, near Newton. She was a graduate of the Newton Senior High, Class 1932. A lifelong resident of the Newton area, she had lived in Texas from 1948 till 56. On June 13, 1936, Marjorie was united in marriage with Dale A. Altemeier in Grant City, Missouri. Over the years she was employed by the Vernon Company and Fashionette, retiring from the Jasper County Auditor's office, as a Clerk. Marjorie devoted her life to her family and friends, and was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, CWC Club, Tool Chapel Questers, AO-P.E.O., Newton Women Club and their Creative Writing Department, Jasper County Historical Society and RSVP. Those left to honor Marjorie's memory include her sons: David L. Altemeier and Mark D. (Mary) Altemeier, all of Newton; her grandchildren: Marcia (James) Nithang, Mike (Elizabeth) Altemeier, Curt (Susan) Altemeier and Danielle Altemeier (wife of the late Bill Altemeier), ten great-grandchildren: Nicole (Ben) Miles, Heather (Joe) Swanson, Devon Altemeier, Olivia Altemeier, Maya Altemeier, Sarah Altemeier, Gillian Nithang, Jaden Nithang, Mariah Nithang and Mace Nithang; and one great-great grandson Dexter Miles; her sister Marilyn Backus of Newton; her brother Bill Bergman of Newton; her nieces and nephews; and many friends. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dale on Dec. 18, 1988; her grandson William (Bill) Altemeier in 2009; her sister Madge Blackwood; and a brother Jack Bergman.