Marjorie Lange
Nov 25, 2018Lange Jr. (deceased), departed this life on Thursday (Nov. 22, 2018) while under hospice care at the Piatt County Nursing home in Monticello. She was 86 years old.Marjorie was born Jan. 26, 1932, to her parents William and Ina Keagle. She was the fourth of five children. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph, Virginia (infant) and Ruth. Her brother, C. R. Keagle, survives along with his wife, Phyllis, in Monticello.Marjorie was a lifelong resident of the Champaign area. She graduated from Central High School and married David, her husband, in December 1953. To their union were born two children, Beverly and David. Marjorie worked at the University of Illinois Illini Union as an administrative assistant for many years. She loved the Cubs, gardening, mowing and caring for her lawn. She shared with her spouse a great fondness for sports. She also loved her family and extended family. She belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. Her husband, David, preceded her in death in January 2000. Since then, Marjorie has taken consolation in her children and their spouses as well as her grandchildren and friends. Marjorie’s surviving children are the Rev. Beverly (Lange) Donnella and her spouse, the Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Donnella of Pennsylvania; and David B. Lange and his spouse, Sarah Wheeler Lange, of Wisconsin. In addition to her children, Marjorie is also survived by three grandchildren, Michael J. Lange and his fiancée, Ellie Thomas; and Andrew J. Lange and friend, Haddie Maier; and Meghan Lange. Owens Funeral Home will conduct visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2102 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Tom Hillerts officiating. Burial will be at Prairieview Cemetery, Savoy. Condolences may be offered online at www.owensfuneralhomes.com. ...