ST. JOSEPH – Marjorie A. Rausch, 90, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 2, 1923 to Arthur and Faye (Frank) Eustice in East St. Louis, Ill.
She married John Frederick Rausch on September 19, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2010. She was a former secretary for St. Joseph School District.
Mrs. Rausch was in Civil Service during and after World War II, Cub Scout Den Mother, Youth Sunday School Teacher, member of McCarthy Baptist Church and Galena Illinois Historical Society.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arthur Lyman Eustice; and son, Jess D. Rausch.
Survivors: sons, John Rausch (Sharon), Gilbert, Ariz., and James Rausch (Sandy), Columbia, Mo.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and twin sister, Maryann Spangler, Seattle, Wash.
Services: 3 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Salvation Army, Noyes Home for Children or donor’s choice.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com