Marji A. McKinniss
Marji A. McKinniss, 80 of LaRue, died Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the Marion General Hospital.
She was born January 26, 1941 in Marion to the late Thomas and Kathryn (Beverly) Fabian, she was also preceded in death by two sons: David and Doug McKinniss, brother: Daniel Fabian, grandson: Harley Winslow, son-in-law: James Vernon Smith and a great grandson.
Marji was a true farmwife, she was a hardworking woman who did whatever was necessary to help her family with what was needed. It was always “Family First”.
Marji was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marion. She also belonged to the Good Friends Club in LaRue.
On April 11, 1959 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, she married Sheldon McKinniss and he survives, also surviving are their children: Sue Smith of LaRue and Steve (Gwyn) McKinniss of LaRue.
Daughter-in-law: Melissa McKinniss
10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren
Siblings: Judy Worcester, Patricia (Jim) Perry, Kay (Ned) Geckle, Becky O’Brien, Nancy (Mike) Housekeeper and Jeanne (John) Swisher
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday September 11, 2021 at 10:30 am at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marion, Father Kyle Tennant will preside. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, where there will be a Prayer Service at 7 pm.
Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home