Marjorie Ann Bohlmann, 81, of Centralia passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 29, 2024, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
She was born on August 22, 1942, the daughter of Ervin Henry and Marie Pauline (Abbe) Kimmel in Blue Island, Illinois. She married the love of her life and best friend, Gerard Bohlmann on November 30, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth, Illinois, and he survives in Centralia.
Along with Marjorie’s devoted husband of 60 years, survivors who will treasure dear memories of this lovely lady include, her beloved family, children, Kurt (Katherine) Bohlmann of Crete, Illinois, Todd (Tracy) Bohlmann of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Kelly (Douglas) Knolhoff of Centralia, and Derek (Jennifer) Bohlmann of Buckley, Illinois; cherished grandchildren, Seth (Rebekah) Bohlmann, Aaron Bohlmann, Joshua (Brianna) Bohlmann, Jacob Bohlmann, Rachel Bohlmann, Ruth Bohlmann, Dr. Michele Bohlmann (Jose Yantas), Samuel Bohlmann, Gabriel Bohlmann, Faith Bohlmann, and Grace Bohlmann; precious great-grandchildren, Gideon Bohlmann, and Eleanor Bohlmann; siblings, Carol Schroeder (Allen) Haake of Cadiz, Kentucky, Leslie (Brenda) Kimmel of Yorkville, Illinois, Eunice (Leonard) McCarty of Grand Island, Nebraska; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Melvin Bohlmann of Valparaiso, Indiana, Elfrieda Eggold of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Willard (Evalee) Bohlmann of Springfield, Illinois, Dr. David (Sue) Bohlmann of Hood River, Oregon, Ruthanne Wangerin of Lake Orion, Michigan, Carolyn (Rev. Dr. Richard) Hardel of Kalispell, Montana, Mary (Robert) Schmidt of Kalispell, Montana, Charles (Cheryl) Bohlmann of Crescent City, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Marie Kimmel; her brother, Stanley Kimmel; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Martin and Gertrude Bohlmann; brothers-in-law, Gary Schroeder, Donald Bohlmann, Edward Bohlmann, Raymond Bohlmann, Richard Bohlmann, Frederick Eggold, and Rev. Dr. Walter Wangerin Jr.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bohlmann; and sisters-in-law by marriage, Marge Bohlmann, Sue Bohlmann, Dorothy Bohlmann
Marjorie was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia where she served as a member of the choir, and on the finance committee. She valued education and was a strong supporter of Trinity Lutheran School in Centralia, volunteering for PTL. She was blessed to work alongside her daughter, Kelly, serving as bookkeeper for her daughter’s shop, Kelly’s For The Occasion in Centralia. Marjorie was an amazing cook and baker whose family and friends looked forward to enjoying her famous Christmas cookies every year. She had a great sense of style and would never be caught with her shoes not matching her outfit. Marjorie was an avid baseball and basketball fan, always cheering for the Chicago White Sox and being a huge supporter of the Centralia Orphans’ and Christ Our Rock’s basketball teams. Marjorie had a great, witty sense of humor and could easily bring a smile and a laugh, brightening any room she walked into. She was a loyal friend who shared 40-year friendships, enjoying get-togethers with family and friends on their annual houseboat trips, earning them an article in a national magazine. Marjorie will be remembered for her “can do” attitude, her perseverance and ability to face any obstacle with courage and grace, for her beauty, inside and out, and for her love for her family.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia with Pastor James Hennig officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Centralia. Friends and relatives are welcome to a visitation time from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made in Marjorie’s honor to Trinity Lutheran Church, Centralia, Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, Centralia, or Christ Lutheran High School, of Buckley, Illinois, and will be accepted for the family at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Online condolences and memories of Marjorie may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
