Marjorie “Marge” Stilwell, 87, passed away peacefully at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines on February 1, 2023. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines followed by a brief service of remembrance at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery at a later date.
Marge was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa and eventually moved to Des Moines before settling in West Des Moines. She was a homemaker and worked for the West Des Moines Community Schools before retiring. Marge enjoyed cooking, family get-togethers, conversations with her neighbors, listening to music and playing solitaire on her computer.
Marge is survived by her husband of 68 years, George Stilwell; daughter, Diane Turner; sons, Doug (Mary) Stilwell and Scott Stilwell; daughter-in-law, Sharon Stilwell; grandchildren, Katie Stilwell, Megan (Trevor) Hamilton, Matt (Mazie) Stilwell and Joe Stilwell (Shelby Starace); six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Ritchie Meyer and Donald Ritchie; sister, Delores “Dodi” Ritchie; brothers, Berkley Ritchie, Wesley Ritchie and Rodger Ritchie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EveryStep Kavanagh House, 900-56th St., Des Moines, IA 50312.
