Marjorie Mae (Lebsack) Curtis
Born: Fri Dec 7, 1928
Died: Mon Jun 25, 2012
Visitation
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Fri Jun 29, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Sat Jun 30, 2012
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Marjorie Mae Curtis
Marjorie Mae Curtis passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Hays Medical Center. Marge was 83 years old.
Marge was born on December 7, 1928 in Galatia, Kansas. She was the youngest child of Carl and Bertha Lebsack. In 1938 the family moved to Hays where Carl built a home at 406 Ash. She attended Picken Hall School and graduated from Hays High School in 1946. She graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1950 with a degree in music education. She was an accomplished violinist, singer, and pianist. She later earned a Masters degree in education.
In 1950, Marge married Donald Rex Curtis. They graduated from college and were married the same day at First United Methodist Church in Hays. Marge and Rex then moved to St. Francis, Kansas where they both taught. In 1953 they returned to Hays to work in the family oil business, Lebsack Oil Production, Inc. Marge taught kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School and after her boys were born she started the Curtis Nursery School, a pre-school which she ran in the basement of her home on south Ash street for 27 years. Marge and Rex had two, sons Dr. Jeff Curtis of Hays, and Dr. John Curtis of Manhattan.
Marge was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Hays. She was a Life Member of the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association and was also active in Sigma Alpha Iota and PEO, Chapter EC.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Evaleen Mitchell.
Marge is survived by her husband, Rex and son Jeffery and his wife Connie, grandchildren Christian, Cathryn, and Carter all of Hays; son John and wife Laurie of Manhattan, and grandchildren Lindsey (Manhattan), Julie and Matthew Ott (Detroit), and Matthew and Andrea Curtis (Onalaska, WI), and great-grandchildren Tristen, Tanner, and Ava. She is also survived by her brother, Wayne Lebsack and wife Pat of Lyons, KS.
Marge enjoyed their cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake and trolling on the Double-J, their pontoon boat. She loved checking on her cows, the farm ground, and enjoyed spending time with her kitty “Snuggles” while watching the weather channel. She remained active in the oil business with her brother Wayne until the time of her death.
Visitation will be Friday, June 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Hays. Burial will be in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Hays, Fort Hays State University Foundation, or Hays Medical Center Foundation. Condolences to the family at www.haysmemorial.com
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Dan Kane
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Rex, Jeff and John,
I wanted to express my sadness on hearing the news Marge passed away. She was such a kind and loving lady who will be missed by many. To all of the family words cannot express my sympathies to you.
Dan Kane
Clay Center, KS
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Marjorie Wann Baker
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Jeff, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in your loving memories of her.
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Nancy (Haynes) Schwartz
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Jeff and family,
I don't think we are ever truly ready to see our parents pass on. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Nancy Schwartz
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Verlin F. Dreiling
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Rex, Jeff & John,
Rex, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Marge. Verlin Dreiling
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Judith Purdy
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Jeff,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. Our parents were classmates and dad has spoken many times very kindly about your mom and dad.
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Marvin and Anita Miller
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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She and your father meant so much to our young lives. She will be remembered with fond memories. Thinking of you and your family. Love to all.
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Janis (Tangeman) Lawrence
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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I''''m so sorry to read about Mrs. Curtis'''' passing. She was such a kind, thoughtful and lovely person! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time!
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Marlene Barnett- Meitl
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Posted Wed June 27, 2012
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Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a woderful woman. I was so glad to get to visit with you at Rev. Bill's funeral. I know you have many memories
to share and remember. I can remember having your grandmother Bertha Lebsack teach us in Sunday School. Your mom was always so active loving and caring. She will be missed by those who are here. God bless you and may He keep you always.
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Norm Pratt
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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My deepest sympathies to Rex and the family. And also to Wayne.
Marge was a great friend and classmate.
Norm Pratt
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Fran & Joan Seybold
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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To the Curtis Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. It seems such a short time ago that we were in St.Francis beginning our friendship and our careers, that have lasted over 60 years. WE will be thinking of you in your period of grief and sorrow . Love. TheSeybold Family
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Lynette Pfannenstiel
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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Jeff and Family-my sympaties to all of you during this sad time. I don't think we are ever ready to loose our Mothers, just remember she will always be with you in your heart!
Lynette
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Fran & Joan Seybold
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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To the Curtis Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. It seems such a short time ago that we were inSt. Francis beginning our careers and friendship together. We are thinking of you in you time of grief and sorrow. Love. The Seybold Family
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Fran & Joan Seybold
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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To the Curtis Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. It seems such a short time ago that we were in St. Francis starting our careers and friendship that that has lasted over 60 years. We are thinking of you in your time go grief and sorrow. Love. The Seybold Family.
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Fran & Joan Seybold
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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To the Curtis Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you in your time of grief and sorrow. Seems such a short time ago that we were in St.Francis starting our careers and friendship Love. The Seybold Family
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Dave and Debbie Meyer
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Posted Thu June 28, 2012
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Jeff and Curtis Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of a wonderful loved one.
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Andrew and Kathy Rupp
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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Rex, Jeff, John and the entire Curtis family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincerest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrew and Kathy Rupp
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Sara Barnett Governale
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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My deepest sympathy. I remember Marjorie as a lovely young woman. I also remember her parents very well.
Peace be with you.
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Dean Zerr
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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My sympathy for your loss of your Mother. I so enjoyed working in the office next door to your parents in the Hadley Center. May peace and healing of your sorrow be granted to you all.
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Rick Walker
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Posted Sat June 30, 2012
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Rex and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Marge. Having the chance to be next door neighbors for 3 years in the late 80''''s while attending FHSU was such a gift. What a warm and wonderful friend who will always be remembered by her strong faith and caring smile. I wish I could be there this morning but know I am with all of you in my prayers. Rick Walker
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Dean & Betty Misegadis
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Posted Sat June 30, 2012
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Dr. Jeff Curtis family. Sorry to hear of hte loss of your Mother
The Misegadis'
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Tammy Wellbrock
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Posted Thu July 05, 2012
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I first met Marge and Rex while working at the FHSU Alumni Association - from the first I met them, I observed their deep love, respect and friendship for each other. While attending FUMC-Hays, we grew to know them better and they continued to be wonderful role models as a loving married couple as well as Christian individuals. My last time to visit with Marge was to hug her at Hays Med Beam Signing/Topping Ceremony. I loved how her face would beam as she smiled. Both Marge and Rex have touched the hearts of many - may memories and knowledge such as this be a comfort to all of you now. With sympathies, Gerard, Tammy and Garrett Wellbrock.
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