Marjorie Cordes

Marjorie Anne Cordes, 64, of rural Defiance, Ohio died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born December 31, 1951 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. On November 20, 1973, she married Kenneth H. Cordes at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Twp. Marjorie was a 1969 graduate of Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, VA. She attained her undergraduate from Bowling Green State University and her Master's degree in Special Education from the University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked as a Special Education teacher for over 30 years at Hope School, Good Samaritan School and Slocum School and helped at the Ten Pin Tap after retirement. Marjorie was the type of person to try anything once and would encourage you to do the same. She was voted "Most Peppy" in High School and was always quick to greet you with a smile and a welcoming laugh. She was always happy with an open door and a listening ear. Marjorie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Twp., where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Women of Life. She enjoyed running and competed in many 5K events and also participated in the Bike to the Bay. She was a active in the Tinora School District, where she was a band booster and helped with PTO. She was an advocate for Alzheimer's and attended local events and walks and attended and petitioned at the national convention in Washington D.C. She is survived by her father, John (Doris) Shovar of Ashburn, VA, mother, Beverly Shovar of Ashburn, VA, husband, Kenneth, daughters, Amy (Jeff) Dobski of Beverly Hills, MI, Allison (Jeremy) Janusziewicz of San Diego, CA, and Madeline Cordes of Defiance, stepson, David (Anne) Cordes of Wauseon, 5 grandchildren, siblings, Kathleen Wright of Ashburn, Teresa (Scott) Kreider of Bluemont, VA, Susan (Bruce) Lathan of Barberton, OH, and Edward (Sam Smallwood) Shovar of Washington D.C. and her father and mother-in-law and faithful caregivers, Harold (Irene) Cordes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 7 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Twp. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Foundation, Northwest Ohio Alzheimer's Association, Henry County Relay for Life, or Ridgeville Twp. Fire & Rescue.

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Marjorie Cordes

December 31, 1951 - July 3, 2016