Marjorie N. Genandt

Marjorie N. Genandt, 92, passed away, Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Marjorie was born January 12, 1932 in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Jessie (Martin) Book. She married Ralph R. Genandt on February 8, 1953, in Leaf River, Illinois. Mr. Genandt died April 24, 2007. She was a member of Adeline Zion Evangelical Church for 70 years, where she taught Sunday School. She worked with her husband at Ralph’s CITGO, Forreston. Marjorie also worked as a secretary at Ken’s Appliance.

Surviving is her son Regan (Susan) Genandt of Forreston; granddaughter, Jodi (Jeff) Toepfer of Rockford; grandson, Rob Plum of Valley, Alabama; great grandson, Dr. Jake (Haley) Toepfer of Phoenix, Arizona, and Josh Toepfer of Rockford; sister, Mildred Samons of Orland, California; brother David (Linda) Book of Pecatonica; and sister-in-laws, Irene Dieken of Warren, Rhowena Genandt of Forreston, and Beverly Book of Pecatonica.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, Albert (Helen) Book, Harold (Cheryel)Book, Glen (Nellie)Book, and Everett Book; sisters, Dorothy Butt, Helen (Glenn) Meyers, Doris Book, and Delores (John) Davis; also numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Marjorie’s family very much appreciated the exceptional care Margie received from Polo Rehab and Healthcare and Serenity Hospice.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday March 4, 2024 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, FREEPORT. Rev. Larry Jameson will officiate. Visitation 1:00 pm until time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Mrs. Genandt’s memory.