Marjorie Umscheid

Marjorie L. (Bluthardt) Umscheid, 76, died in her home Wednesday, July 3, after a short illness. She was born September 13, 1936, the youngest child of Edward J. and Margaret (Bechtel) Bluthardt. She married Marvin V. Umscheid on September 16, 1952 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas. He preceded her in death, May 16, 2003. She worked many years cleaning houses, then at Kellstrom Pharmacy and finally at Rock Creek High School. Survivors include her are her son, Ed Umscheid and fiance Darlene Perry of the home, who lovingly took care of her during her last months; daughters Dorie Smith and husband Jim; Theresa Peterson and husband Curtis, all from Westmoreland and Kathy Smith and husband Bill of Harrisonville, Missouri; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all of her siblings. A rosary is scheduled for 10:30am, Saturday, July 6 at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am. Memorial contributions are asked to be made to The Wamego Health Ministires, Homecare & Hospice of Manhattan, or The National Kidney Foundation.