Obituaries

Marjorie Fern (Shawgo) Grover

July 2nd, 1928 – June 11th, 2021

Marjorie Fern (Shawgo) Grover, age 92 years, 11 months and 9 days, of Kirksville, MO, formerly of Memphis, MO (1989 -2005) and Havana, Il. (1966-1989) and Astoria, IL. (1928-1966) passed away at 4:42 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 in Verona, IL. at the home of her daughter, Dixie and husband, Jerry Stitt, with her daughter Susan and husband, Dennis Thompson and Hospice services also in attendance.

She has been residing with her children since Covid hit last March, 2020 as her health began to decline at the same time. She spent the past two winters in Lenoir City, TN with her daughter, Susan and son-in-law, Dennis Thompson. Many trips were made back to Illinois and Missouri to have family time with her three sons and families as well.

She was born on July 2, 1928 north of Summum, IL., the only daughter of five children born to Raymond & Millie (Malott) Shawgo.

She married Benjamin Dayton Grover on November 16, 1945 in Galesburg, IL, they had 62 years together. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2008.

She is also predeceased by her parents, one daughter, Sandra Beiermann (March 13, 1995) and three brothers, Lawrence (November 27, 2012), Aubrey (January 28, 2000) and Phillip Shawgo (August 23, 1995).

Surviving is one brother, Raymond (Edie) Shawgo Jr. of Galesburg, Illinois; two daughters, Dixie (Jerry) Stitt of Verona, IL and Susan (Dennis) Thompson of Lenoir City, TN; three sons: Larry (Debbie) Grover of Washington, IL; Roger (Phyllis) Grover and Steven (Melinda) Grover both of Memphis, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Marjorie worked at the Nu-way Laundry and at the Queen Anne Dairy Store in Havana, Illinois. She and Ben retired and moved to Memphis, Mo. in 1989. In 2005, Ben became a resident of Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Kirksville, Mo., Marjorie moved to St. Andrews Senior Living to be close to him and continue to be his primary caregiver.

When she was 16 years old, she chose to follow the simple teachings of Jesus, enjoying fellowship meetings of worship service held in the home and continued living her faith throughout her life.

She will be greatly missed by her loving family to whom she brought many smiles with her quick wit and humorous quotes. Her Grandchildren began repeating back to her the loving goodbye of: "Be Careful Whatever you do!" which she never failed to say all through the years. She explained that is her way of saying, "I love You".

Funeral service at Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E Madison St, Memphis, Missouri: family will receive visitors 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with funeral service to follow conducted by Arlene Leszewski and Cheri Fisk, ministers of the gospel story, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The service at Shawgo Memorial Home, 207 E. Broadway, Astoria, Illinois, will be conducted on Thursday, June 17, 2021, family will be present 12:00 noon until 2 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. conducted by Jeff Thayer and Jon Knochenmus, ministers of the gospel, with the graveside service to follow. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Summum Cemetery, Summum, Illinois.

Condolences

June 14th, 2021

Special to be with your Mother at Jerry & Dixie’s maybe one of her last good days. You have all been special to the Carroll family, appreciating your constancy in what so matters in life. With sympathy & care, Sharon Carroll

June 14th, 2021

Marjorie was a wonderful sister, a scrumptious cook, a terrific mother, a friend to all, could grow the most beautiful flowers and much, much, more.
Ellen and Don Bearwood

June 14th, 2021

And you have all been special to the Taplin family through the years. Appreciate you caring for your mother so she could go to the Father in peace

June 14th, 2021

Her obituary is a beautiful testimony to a life well-lived of faith & love. My thoughts and prayers are with your family; so thankful for the precious memories you all hold dear.

June 14th, 2021

Sorry; forgot to sign…Judy Sivia

June 14th, 2021

Aunt Margie was a soulmate to Uncle Dayton and now they are together again. She and Mom (Willadene/Billie) were friends since childhood. She was a wonderful Aunt. I enjoyed 'helping' her 1 or 2 nites closing the Dairy Store back in 1972. Glad i was able to come to her 90th Birthday. To my cousins, my thoughts are with you all. xoxo Dea Hutfless

June 15th, 2021

A very sweet, special lady. She will be missed.

June 15th, 2021

Such good memories of your family for many years. Thanks so very much.

June 15th, 2021

Susie and families. So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

June 15th, 2021

Many memories of Dayton & Marjorie plus being close friends with the family. Wish I could be with you all but have all I’m my heart & thoughts. Sweet sweet release. Love to all - Mary Ruble

June 16th, 2021

All of you dear family members are in my heart so much as you lay your dear mother to rest. There is much rejoicing on the other side as another faithful, victorious soul is welcomed home. I always remember Marjorie with her sweet smile and the twinkle in her eye...and never a complaint. Tho' she will be missed, the essence of her spirit will cheer you in the days to come. With love and sympathy for each one of you. Judy Mattison

June 16th, 2021

A great loss to me with so many memories
in heart & mind going back to MO and time in Havana. Loved being with Dayton & Marge &
their children. No words to express … my
Heartfelt sympathy to all … Gloria
their children

June 16th, 2021

Thinking of you at this time, this time of loss. She has something so much better to go on to . . . with love and sympathy, Karen Eicher

June 16th, 2021

Thinking of the Grover family at this time of losing your sweet mother. Neal and Glenda Kesselring

June 17th, 2021

Thinking of the family at this time of sorrow.Marge was a(second mother)to many people including me.Always cheerful,helpful,and genuine. Many wonderful memeories at their home. Dennis R. Nidey

June 17th, 2021

You are so in our thoughts these days!
You've all done much in caring for her these
last years. This...fm a hymn comes to mind...
"Dear Lord, we humbly thank Thee,
As nears life's evening hour,
For all Thy grace and mercy,
Thy love and keeping power."
We are grateful for fellowship with
you and yours thru' the years...
May His care be real to each of you!
Sincerest care, Rose Taplin

June 17th, 2021

Margie was my sister-in-law almost 6 months before I was born and remained so over 75 years. Her death is only sad to those left behind. She has now seen the face of God. Isn't that what she lived to see? My heart is sad for the family as we will all miss her. Rest well, Margie.

June 17th, 2021

Margie was my sister-in-law almost 6 months before I was born and remained so over 75 years. Her death is only sad to those left behind. She has now seen the face of God. Isn't that what she lived to see? My heart is sad for the family as we will all miss her. Rest well, Margie.

June 17th, 2021

Margie was my sister-in-law almost 6 months before I was born and remained so over 75 years. Her death is only sad to those left behind. She has now seen the face of God. Isn't that what she lived to see? My heart is sad for the family as we will all miss her. Rest well, Margie.

June 18th, 2021

I first met Dayton and Margie when I went with Susan Peter to Northeast Missouri in 1977. We would see them when they came to see grandma Eva, Dayton‘s mother. They brought a sweet fragrance of care and godly love that remains with me to this day. We are so thankful for all who encourage us to walk by faith in our brief journey on this earth.
Sincere sympathy. Lorraine Lerwick

August 15th, 2021

Wonderful memories of Marge and Ben. Two of the nicest people I had the opportunity to know, and we had some very special conversations over the years. Wishing only the best for the family in another time of trial.
Donn & Julie Klor