McKINLEY, Marjorie Louise (Burke) 1930-2016

MCKINLEY, BURKE, WOLFRAM, ALSPACH

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/25/2017 at 19:26:20

October 17, 1930 - August 21, 2016

Biography--

Marjorie “Marge” Louise McKinley passed away Sunday August 21st, 2016 at Unity Point Health Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

She was born October 17, 1930 in Canal Winchester, Ohio, to Lester V. and Alice Burke. Upon the death of her mother she was raised by her grandparents Clinton V. & Mary Etta Burke along with help from her aunt Marjorie Alspach and foster parents George and Louise Wolfram.

She married William C. McKinley Jr. on November 19, 1955 at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus, Ohio. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1994. To this union William E. McKinley was born on October 13, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 2nd, 2012. Marge was employed as a secretary by the Cedar Falls Community Schools until her retirement in 1992 from North Cedar Elementary School. She continued to volunteer her time at North Cedar Elementary for 19 years.

She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Cedar falls where she was active in morning circle and the United Fellowship. Marge was a very loyal Cedar Falls Tigers fan along with the UNI panthers. Marge will always be remembered for being one of the biggest fans of The Ohio State University Buckeyes.

Survivors include: A daughter in law, Jayne McKinley of Wister, OK; granddaughter Jenna (Sarah) McKinley of Cedar Falls, IA; Two Step- granddaughters, Krista (Josh) Lloyd of Summerfield, OK and Kim Stephens of Oklahoma; Seven Step-great grandchildren, Taylor, Matthew, Tracker, Bryar, Bronc, Cord, and Gillian; One Brother, Richard (Jean) Wolfram of Ohio; One Sister in law, Janet Alspach of Canal Winchester, OH; along with many nieces and nephews and special friends who all held a special place in her heart.

Preceded in death by: Her parents, Lester and Alice Burke; Grandparents, Clinton and Mary Etta Burke; Her husband William C. McKinley Jr.; her son, William E. McKinley; Three brothers Bob Burke, Bill Alspach, and Paul Alspach.

Funeral services will 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the United Church of Christ, with, burial in Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23 at the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.

Memorial may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

Source: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home website