Marjorie Calder

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Marjorie Ruth (Kenkel) Calder was born at home on August 23, 1933 near Dunlap, Iowa to Bernard and Caroline (Mumm) Kenkel. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Dunlap through the first grade. The family then moved to Woodbine where she finished school, graduating in 1951. After Marge graduated, she worked for Mutual of Omaha in the Medicare Accounting Department until she retired. While working at Mutual of Omaha, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Marge was very dedicated to her extended family. She helped take care of her nephew Steven when his brother Terrance was sick with cancer. She babysat when needed, took groups of nieces and nephews on family excursions, and provided care for her siblings as they faced a variety of healthcare challenges.

On October 20, 1987, Marge married the love of her life, Michael D. Calder. They resided in Omaha, Nebraska. They both enjoyed traveling, making trips to Germany, Canada and other locations to visit family members. She attended St. James Catholic Church in Omaha and assisted with funeral dinners after she retired. After retirement, she worked part time for the Creighton Clinic in the business office.

Marge passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 14 days.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, Gerald (Fern) Kenkel, Leo (Monica) Kenkel, MaryAnn Kenkel, Donald (Arlene) Kenkel, Bernard Kenkel, Jr., Pauline (Jim) Kaster and Ed Kenkel. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lee Ann Kenkel of South Carolina and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

 Memorials can be made to the Tabitha House in Omaha, Nebraska or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine, Iowa.