Born: May 7, 1935 - Deceased: September 7, 2019
Marjo E. Erwin, nee Cipfl, 84, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in East Saint Louis, IL, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.
She grew up in East St. Louis and attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from St. Teresa Academy in 1953. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She belonged to St. Cyrils, then Our Lady Queen of Peace, which she was active in the Mother’s Club and then joined her present parish St. Henry’s and was active in the prayer chain and assisted with the funeral luncheons. She also belonged to the Belleville Women’s Club.
Her and Don enjoyed traveling and going on gambling trips and they were usually pretty lucky. She had many good friends who she thought so highly of. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her especially her daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her:
- Beloved husband: Donald of 54 years
- who died January 11, 2010
- Parents: Joseph and Marguerite Cipfl
- In-laws: Clifton and Inez Erwin
- Brother-in-law: Ralph
She is survived by her:
- Daughters
- Donna Jo (Rick) Ouart
- Marilee Erwin Wieland (special friend Jim Tylka)
- The apple of her eye her Grandson: Staff Sargent Nicholas Steding
- who she is so proud of him serving in the USAF
- Step-granddaughter: Holley
- Sister: Dolores (Nelson) Kleyer
- Brother: Dr. Joseph (Linda) Cipfl Jr.
- Many nieces and nephews and great niece and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy or Masses at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 13, 2019 at St. Henry Catholic Church, with Rev. Kenneth York officiating. Entombment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL.
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Marjo shared with us, her family, a lifetime of love, kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity. She knew how to enjoy, celebrate and have fun with all of us. And when the need arose she always was there to support, encourage and assist each of us. Her absence now creates such a void in our lives, but the person she was will be forever present in our lives. We love you, Marjo!
Joe and Linda
Words cannot express the loss we are feeling. We have shared so much and always knew we were there for each other. You were not only my sister but a very, very special friend. Marjo, we love you so much and you will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Joe, with deepest sympathy.
Dear Linda and Joe,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers…God bless…
Dear Family:
May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this time when you need Him the most.
Our Most Heartfelt Sympathy,
Elmer and Jo Ann
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Marilee. I’m praying for your family to find peace and healing. God Bless.