Marjorie M. Coonrod

Marjorie Mae Coonrod was born on December 8, 1936, in Spencer, Iowa, the twin daughter of Harlan C. & Ruby I. (Jones) Miller. Marjorie attended Haddam Public School, and graduated from Haddam High School, class of 1954. 

She was united in marriage to Ed Wilkinson on December 11, 1955, and to this union, three children were born, Doug, Deb and Brad. 

Marjorie worked for the Kansas SRS for many years, where she received many awards, retiring in 2002. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Belleville Country Club where she enjoyed many rounds of golf, and enjoyed playing bridge. Marjorie was a huge K-State fan, and attended many football games. She was also a member of the Central Christian Church.  

Marjorie passed away on September 4, 2022, at the Republic County Hospital, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 27 days. 

She is preceded in death by her first husband Ed, and her second husband Dale in 2021.  

Memories of Marjorie will be forever cherished by her children, son Doug Wilkinson and his wife Kayleen of Belleville, daughter Deborah Ayers Geist and her husband David of Shawnee, Kansas, and son Brad Wilkinson and his wife Darice of Belleville, as well as her twin sister, Margaret Steele of Littleton, Colorado.

Marjorie is also survived by her grandchildren, Brady Wilkinson and his wife Heather, Kayla Colgrove and her husband Nic, Colby Wilkinson and his wife Sara, Tyler Ayers and his wife Dawn, Travis Geist and his wife Amy, Kellie Gossman and her husband Jeff, and Brett Wilkinson and his wife Erica. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Ethan Mosher, Leo and Milo Colgrove, Jocelyn and Brynlee Ayers, Brooklyn and Liam Geist, Declan and Makai Gossman, and Reese Wilkinson. She is also survived by four nephews, Spencer, Steven, Tim and Scott Steele. She will also be remembered by many neighbors and many friends. 

Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at the Central Christian Church in Belleville, with Pastor Colton Strother officiating, and Mr. Randy Paugh, eulogist. Memorial Honors will be provided by the Order of the Eastern Star, Ophal Chapter #115. Burial will follow at the Haddam City Cemetery.  

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7, from 9am – 8pm, with family greeting friends from 6pm – 8pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville. 

Memorials are requested to the Republic County Hospital to benefit the nursing staff, to honor them for the excellent care they have provided to Marjorie throughout the years, especially in the days prior to her passing.  

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting Marjorie’s family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com