Marjorie A. (Van Marter) Schmoll

Marjorie A. Schmoll, 77, passed away on Sunday November 23, 2008, at Wheaton- Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. Marjorie was born in Racine on January 26, 1931, daughter of the late Paul and Alice (nee: Cramblet) Van Marter and had been a lifelong resident.

On September 14, 1957, she was united in marriage to Raymond E, Schmoll, who preceded her in death on September 3, 1994. Marjorie enjoyed her thirty five-plus years of employment caring for babies at St. Luke’s Hospital in the NICU until her retirement in 1993. Marjorie was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her daughter Karrie (Vic) Spicer; two granddaughters, Kellie Phillips (Chris)and Kara Phillips, all of Racine; brothers and sister, Paul (Sam) Van Marter of Beloit; Carol (Tom) Longo of Antioch, IL, Wes Van Marter of Merillan, WI; sister-in-law, Marilyn Nechuta of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Marjorie was also preceded in death by her sister, Gladys “NeNe” Van Marter.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday November 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Memorials to St. Luke’s Health Pavilion NICU have been suggested.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Marjorie’s special niece, Sharon Ingles, for all of her loving and compassionate care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888