Marjorie Marcene O'Meara
January 10, 1921 — April 17, 2015
Marjorie Marcene O’Meara, 94, a resident of Methwick Community, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Central City, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at the care center. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Mike Metz. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City.
Survivors include her children, Kathleen “Kathy” (Steve) Hodges of Carroll, IA, Patrick (Margie) O’Meara of Lincoln, NE, and Kelly (Debbie) O’Meara of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Shannon (Jarred) Craddock, Megan (Jed) Starner, Katy (Brian) Shelton, Matthew (Nikki) Hodges, Elizabeth Hodges, and Erin (Jim) McArthur; and nine great-grandchildren, Owen, Eli, Zoe, Taylor, Trenton, Maisie, Cassidy, Maddux, and Preston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; grandson, Andrew Hodges; and sister, Hollis Sweet.
Marjorie was born January 10, 1921, in Marshalltown, the daughter of Edward W. and Grace R. (Ball) White. She graduated from Central City High School, and married Benjamin Hugh O’Meara on December 7, 1941, in Central City. Marjorie worked at the U.S. Post Office in Tampa, FL, during WWII. After the war, Marjorie stayed at home to raise her family. After her children were grown, Marjorie spent many years working at Kenwood Park Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of United Methodist Women and the Eastern Star.
In her early years, Marjorie enjoyed travel, golf, and playing bridge with Ben. Later, she enjoyed her weekly coffee group, listening to the piano at Von Maur, walking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Kathleen “Kathy” (Steve) Hodges of Carroll, IA, Patrick (Margie) O’Meara of Lincoln, NE, and Kelly (Debbie) O’Meara of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Shannon (Jarred) Craddock, Megan (Jed) Starner, Katy (Brian) Shelton, Matthew (Nikki) Hodges, Elizabeth Hodges, and Erin (Jim) McArthur; and nine great-grandchildren, Owen, Eli, Zoe, Taylor, Trenton, Maisie, Cassidy, Maddux, and Preston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; grandson, Andrew Hodges; and sister, Hollis Sweet.
Marjorie was born January 10, 1921, in Marshalltown, the daughter of Edward W. and Grace R. (Ball) White. She graduated from Central City High School, and married Benjamin Hugh O’Meara on December 7, 1941, in Central City. Marjorie worked at the U.S. Post Office in Tampa, FL, during WWII. After the war, Marjorie stayed at home to raise her family. After her children were grown, Marjorie spent many years working at Kenwood Park Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of United Methodist Women and the Eastern Star.
In her early years, Marjorie enjoyed travel, golf, and playing bridge with Ben. Later, she enjoyed her weekly coffee group, listening to the piano at Von Maur, walking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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