Obituaries

Marjorie M. Scrogum

January 21st, 1926 – February 16th, 2021

Marjorie M. Scrogum, 95, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 11:35 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1926 in Astoria, the daughter of George and Clara Mae (Stambaugh) Klinedinst. Married Marshall Devere Scrogum on January 12, 1947 in Astoria. Devere preceded Marjorie in death on January 21, 2020.

Also preceding her are her 2 sons, Terry and Jerry Scrogum, son-in-law, Dennis Dye, step-grandson, Justin Clayton, 3 sisters, Leona Ogden, Nelda Schnarr, and Vernadene Buswell, and 2 brothers Leroy and Forrest Klinedinst.

Survivors include her 3 daughters, Marsha (and Ray) Adkins of Astoria, Cheryl Dye of Canton, IL and Mary Sue (and Mark) Clayton of West Paducah, KY, son, Michael (and Penny) Scrogum of Macomb, 9 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, her great-great-grandson, and 2 sisters, Violet Wickert of Astoria and Claribel Buswell of Ipava, IL.

Marjorie worked in the finance office at Camp Ellis and Camp Grant. She worked as an aide and business manager for 17 years at the Mason District Hospital. She was secretary of the Hospital Management Association for 8 years. She received the Follmar Award for outstanding service as a member of the McMahon Illini Chapter. She also worked at the Havana Dana Corporation Accounting Office until their closing. She and her husband owned and operated the Tool and Treasure Shoppe in Astoria, which they operated for 25 years in their spare time.

Marjorie was a member of the Summum Christian Church. She enjoyed going to flea markets or yard sales, collecting chickens and roosters, playing cards, and sewing. She was never afraid to tell you how it is.

Services will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Larry Smith and Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, February 24 before the service. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. A private burial will be held at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Summum Christian Church or the Macomb Church of the Nazarene.

Condolences

February 17th, 2021

Carroll and Dona Wickert. We will truly miss seeing her, but know she is now in a better place, so we will be able to see her again.

February 17th, 2021

Thoughts prayers and hugs to all the family. So very sorry for your loss. Marsha Thomas

February 17th, 2021

Our condolences go out to the family. So, so sorry to hear of your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength, comfort and courage during this time and the many difficult days ahead.
Mike and Donna Shirley

February 17th, 2021

So sorry for your loss! The family will be in our thoughts and prayers! She will be missed by her Summum church family! Paul and Carol Stambaugh

February 17th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Gary n Bev Taylor
Tristan n Miranda Morrow

February 17th, 2021

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with All of your Family for your loss of Marjorie!! She lived a good lifespan of 95 years old! I know All of You will cherish All of your “Special Memories” of Her! 🙏🙏. Mike and Peg Davis

February 17th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. I loved going into Tools and Treasures. Never knew what you were going to find. Tommy and Pam Trone

February 17th, 2021

Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

February 17th, 2021

My sympathies to all the family.
Nancy Carithers

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories. Steve and Diann Skiles

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss !! Sending Our Thoughts and Prayers for All of The Family. Sue Palmer and Family.

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers. Alan and Georgiana Clemens

February 18th, 2021

Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories ease your pain. Jerry and Andrea Mann

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your family's loss. Hold tight to your memories. Blessings. Deb and Jim Park

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love. JoEllen Myers and family

February 18th, 2021

So sorry to hear this. Our prayers go out to all the family. Ryan and Becky Baker and family

February 18th, 2021

Robert and Jackie Grieves. So sorry about Aunt Marjorie, our prayers are with your family. She is celebrating in Heaven now with Uncle Devere.

February 18th, 2021

Sorry for your loss of my Aunt Marjorie! I have lot’s of fond memories from my young years of times spent with her. She is in a better place! Niece: Karen L. (Ogden)Tucker

February 18th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. She was my boss at MDH when I started working there in 1975. Cherish your memories.

February 18th, 2021

Prayers to all her family and know she's no longer in pain. Marvin n Marilyn Biesenthal

February 18th, 2021

We will miss seeing Aunt Marjorie on our next trip to IL. On our last visit she gave me one of her ceramic chickens. She had a big collection. A nice rememberence of Aunt Marjorie.

February 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Dee Jones

February 18th, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Marjorie's family. A wonderful lady. Lorenda (Schnarr) & Alvin Spilker.

February 18th, 2021

I loved getting to know Marjorie and Devere at the Gardens! They are together again! Sounds like her wish was granted. She wanted to go home. She was so determined! She is home! Lifting her family up in prayers. Hugs, Gayle Brough

February 18th, 2021

I loved getting to know Marjorie and Devere at the Gardens! They are together again! Sounds like her wish was granted. She wanted to go home. She was so determined! She is home! Lifting her family up in prayers. Hugs, Gayle Brough

February 19th, 2021

We are sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. Marjorie and Devere were wonderful people. Gale and Annie Beekman

February 19th, 2021

To all of the family of Marjorie Scrogum... my deepest sympathy. Barbara Hamm

February 22nd, 2021

Sorry for your loss of your dear mother. How fortunate you had your parents to enjoy for so many years. Wonderful to be your neighbors in our growing up years. The Grover family