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Marguerite E. Strathman

Seneca, Kansas

01/22/1922 - 01/09/2021

Marguerite E. Strathman, 98, of Seneca, KS, passed away at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca on Saturday, January 9, 2021, from complications of a stroke she suffered on January 7th.

She was born on January 22, 1922 to Michael B. and Helen E. Banks Quinlan, on a farm south of Seneca. When she was two the family moved to Dawson, Nebraska; and then in 1927 the family returned to Nemaha County. She started her schooling on September 2, 1929 at Picnic Country School, which was across the field of their home. She attended St. Peter & Paul School 7th-12th grades; and graduated with the Class of 1940. In, 1941 she attended school in Corning, Kansas to obtain her Teaching Certification. She taught at several country schools from 1941-1946.

On February 27, 1946 she married Francis Schmits; to this union two children were born, Elizabeth “Betty” and Daniel. Francis died on March 29, 1951. She and her children moved in with her parents and she began working for Dr Mollahan.

On May 25, 1954, she married Adrian Strathman at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. They lived on the farm southeast of Axtell until 1957 when they moved to a farm north of St. Benedict, KS. They farmed and operated a Grade A Dairy until 1970. They retired from farming and moved into Seneca in 1983. Marguerite was employed by the Rural Water District No. 3 from 1974-1989. The couple celebrated over 45 years of marriage; Adrian died on March 16, 2002.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca and a past member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St Benedict; and the Altar Society. She was a member of the Red Hatters and enjoyed crafting of all kinds. Adrian and Marguerite were members of the Seneca Squares and enjoyed dancing with the club for many years. She enjoyed quilting and sewing; and was a 4-H Leader for several years.

Besides her parents, and both her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Schmits on May 4, 1970; a granddaughter, Emily Dawn Montgomery on August 22, 1986; three brothers, Bernard, Wilfred and Donald (who died during infancy); and a sister, Esther Feldkamp.

She is survived by two sons, Leroy (Julie) and Paul (Laurie) Strathman, both of Seneca; four daughters, Betty (Jim) Sudbeck and Teresa (Dan) Stallbaumer, both of Bern, Bernice (Paul) Montgomery of Topeka, and Marilyn Glissman of Olathe; a sister, Anna Mae Ice of Centralia; 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 at the church, prior to the Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given in her memory to Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, sent in care of the family.

Marguerite will lie in state at Lauer Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 for public viewing and to sign the book; the family will not be present that day.

A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM January 13th at the church, prior to the Funeral Mass.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.

Memorials may be given in her memory to Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, sent in care of the family.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK

Marguerite will lie in state at Lauer Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 for public viewing and to sign the book; the family will not be present that day.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.

Memorials may be given in her memory to Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, sent in care of the family.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK

 

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15 Comments

  1. Michele Bloom on January 10, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all of the family.

  2. Sara Knowles on January 10, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    I am very sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady.

    • Joan akin on January 10, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      So sorry. Your family is in my thought and prayers

  3. Sheri Mueting on January 10, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    • Vonna Schertz on January 11, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      We have lost a beautiful lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She so enjoyed and loved her family. I am very sorry for your loss. She led an exemplary life. She set an example for all of us.

  4. Connie and Ced Woodard on January 10, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Betty and family:

    So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  5. Betty and Mike Haug on January 11, 2021 at 12:49 am

    To the family I extend our condolences in the loss of your mother. I loved Marguerite and also loved caring for Adrian many years ago at their home in Seneca. Shared a lot of good talks with both of them and were like family. May you all be at peace.

  6. Jim & Arminda Feldkamp on January 11, 2021 at 8:24 am

    We have all of you in our prayers. She was a great lady who lived a life most would not be able to handle. She was strong, positive and always put her family first. She will be missed by all.

  7. Keith and Deb Meyer on January 11, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Our deepest sympathy to the family. It’s never easy but knowing she is in a better place is comforting.

  8. John and Janice Kelble on January 11, 2021 at 10:02 am

    John and I offer our condolences to you and your family, Bernice. We are thinking of you and yours at this time. May your mother Rest In Peace.

  9. Rose Wilhelm on January 11, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    You all have my deepest sympathy. Sending hugs & prayers.

  10. Christine Christensen on January 11, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    Your mother was such a dear and sweet person. She was always warm and welcoming to everyone. My thoughts are with all of you. Not only was she wonderful, but she raised a warm and loving family. May she RIP.

  11. Jeanne O'Connor on January 11, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was such a kind heart. I enjoyed the time spent with her at the rural water district and watching our parents square dance. She was very special to our family, especially our mother.

  12. Linda Buessing on January 13, 2021 at 10:14 am

    I remember the family coming to church at St. Michael in Axtell in the 1950’s. I was very impressed in her courage as life was unfolding. We didn’t have the family in our parish very long but I always remembered Betty and her brother Daniel. Such a lovely, caring lady!

  13. Randy & Brenda Wessel on January 13, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Our deepest sympathies upon the loss of your mom. Sending prayers and hugs. May she rest in peace.

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