Marjorie M. Willis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed into God's loving embrace Saturday, October 30, 2010, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

She was 89, born March 8, 1921 in Stoutsville, Missouri to Lemuel and Grace Searcy.  On September 15, 1951 she married R. Galen Willis in Hannibal, Missouri. Marjorie's former places of residence include:  Paris, MO from 1921 to 1940; Hannibal, MO from 1940 to 1951; Keokuk, IA from 1951 to 1952; Mason City, IA from 1952 to 1954; Waterloo, IA from 1954 to 1996; and Rochester, MN from 1996 to present.

Marjorie graduated from Christian College at Columbia, MO in 1940 with a music degree.

She worked 23 years as a Reliability Analyst for John Deere and retired in 1982.

Survivors include one son, Rodney Willis of Ramsey, MN, and one daughter, Melody (Doug) Hudson of Rochester, MN.  She is also survived by two grandchildren: Jennifer (Justin) Langstraat and Dan Hudson. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband who passed away on September 4, 1992, as well as one brother, Lemuel Searcy, and one sister, Pauline (Reavis) Capps.

Marjorie was active in the Homebuilders Sunday School Class at Central Christian Church in Waterloo, IA.  She was an avid bridge player and a wonderful cook.  She sang in the church choir and loved to play piano and organ.  Marjorie also enjoyed fishing, camping, sewing, knitting, and watching the Minnesota Twins.  She will best be remembered for her warmth and hospitality, and beautiful blue eyes.

The funeral service for Marjorie M. Willis will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 3 at the Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester with the Rev. Jeff Utecht officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2 at Macken Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.