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Marjorie Erwin

Alton |

Marjorie E. Erwin, age 95, of Alton, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Eunice Smith Home.She was born March 28, 1920, in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Ethel (Wingate) Wilkins. She married Robert C. Erwin on May 18, 1945 in Avon, IL, and he preceded her in death.Marjorie was a long time member of Main Street Methodist Church in Alton. She was active as a volunteer, and served with Senior Citizens Plus and the Alton Museum. She had been a Girl Scout leader for many years. Marjorie had been an Avon Representative for many years in the Alton area. She had also participated in L.I.F.T. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Nancy and Richard Koscik of New Lennox, IL; two grandchildren and their spouses, Scott and Joellyn Koscik of Homer Glen, IL, and Kerri and Mark Bradford of Riverside, IL; two great-grandchildren, Jason Koscik and Ryan Bradford; and many friends.She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a daughter, Barbara; and a brother, Ralph Wilkins.Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4 to 8:00 pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton.A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim Pate officiating, immediately followed by a luncheon at Main St. United Methodist Church.A private family burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.Memorials may be made to Main St. United Methodist Church in Alton or to Senior Services Plus.Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


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