Margie Ewing

Margie Elaine Ewing, 90, of Monona died Friday, September 27, 2019 at North Gate Care Center, Waukon. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 1 at the Living Faith United Methodist Parish in Monona with the Rev. Deb Parkison officiating. Burial followed in the Monona Cemetery, Monona.

She was born September 16, 1929 in West Chester, the daughter of Nellie (McFarland) Yoder. Margie graduated from Denver High School, Denver, CO.

Margie was united in marriage with Gene Ewing January 27, 1951 at Forest Mills Church. Four children were born to this union, Nancy, Sandy, Marsha and Rex. She worked at Elmer Marting TV and Repair Shop and Monona Wire. She loved going to auctions, garage sales and doing crafts. If Margie was bored, she would be at the table playing Solitaire. Margie liked to collect everything, especially Barbie Dolls, teddy bears and angels. She was a member of Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona.

Margie is survived by her daughters, Sandy (Jimmy) Schellhorn of Monona and Marsha Reisner of Waukon; seven grandchildren: Jeremy (Megan) Schellhorn, Heather (Duane) Lange, Nancy (Chet) Knutson, Nikki (Billy) Breimon, Trent Reisner, Adam (Heather) Ewing and Jennifer (Randy) Hickey; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Edna Parenteau of Denver, CO.

Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Ewing; her son, Rex Ewing; her daughter, Nancy, who died in infancy; her mother, Nellie Yoder; and her brothers, Gene, Gaile and Paul.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona assisted the family with arrangements.