Marjorie R. 'Marge' (Headrick) Schmucker, Hesston
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June 15, 1932 - March 1, 2023
Marjorie R. “Marge” (Headrick) Schmucker, 90, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. She was born on June 15, 1932 in La Junta, Colorado, the daughter of John Henry and Dessie (Balmer) Headrick. Marge grew up on the family farm in Cheraw, Colorado.
She received her bachelor of arts degree from Goshen College in 1958.
Marge was united in marriage to Norwood Dean Schmucker on June 10, 1956.
She was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston.
In her early career, Marge worked as a home economics teacher and often substitute taught. She later worked for Halstead Hospital as a PTA (Physical Therapy Aide).
She is survived by her three sons, Dean (Gulnora) Schmucker of Spokane Valley, WA: Kevin (Melody) Schmucker of Lees Summit, MO; and Blake (Kristine) Schmucker of Goessel; four grandchildren, Kara Ruth, Jordan Kyle, Nathaniel Keith, and Elizabeth Kaylee; brothers Lloyd Headrick of KS, and Don (Phyllis) Headrick of PA; and sisters Rosetta Kauffman of OK, and Joyce (Harold) Shetler of ID.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; and five siblings, Dorothy Harden, Melvin Headrick, Howard Headrick, Harold Headrick, Clifford Headrick, and Floyd Headrick.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Eastlawn Cemetery, rural Hesston. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 6, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date at Whitestone Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hesston College or Schowalter Villa in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.
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