Mary Marguerite "Marge" Schnieders, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her residence.
She was born August 9, 1927, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Theodore Joseph Jr. and Ida Marguerite (Ossman) Haar.
She attended St. Peter's Grade School and High School, and was the 1945 Football Queen. She also attended Le Clerc College in Belleville, Illinois.
She was united in marriage on August 26, 1950, at St. Peter Catholic Church by Msgr. Vogelweid to Clifford Joseph "Cliff" Schnieders who survives at the home. She was the first bride in the area to place flowers at Our Blessed Mother's Statue during the Wedding Mass.
A homemaker, Marge was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Next to her family, her mission was to lead youth and pilgrims to Medjugorje, formerly Yugoslavia, where the Mother of God is allegedly appearing with messages of peace for our World. She also led pilgrims to the Pope's World Youth Days and started and hosted a weekly prayer group for many years.
Marge enjoyed arts and crafts, especially making egg ornaments, writing poetry, and fishing.
Survivors include: one son, Daniel Schnieders, Overland Park, KS; five daughters, Loretta Swain, Bozeman, MT; Julie Dougherty, Kansas City, MO; Christie (John) Martin, Jefferson City; Lisa (Tim) Roberts, The Woodlands, TX; Gina (Tom) Pezley, Centertown, MO; 18 grandchildren, Kelly Grizzle, Kevin Swain, Angela Schlabach, Jenny Jamison, Matt Dougherty, Drew Dougherty, Heather Nilges, Brandon Martin, Leah Norment, Russell Roberts, Clifton Roberts, Zane Pezley, Seth Pezley, Malachi Pezley, Asa Pezley, Kateri Pezley, Hattie Pezley, Blaze Pezley; 11 great-grandchildren and expecting two more; one brother, Frank (Barbara) Haar, Kansas City, MO; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill Schnieders, Jefferson City; Betty (Harry) Stauffer, Blue Springs; Fred (Beverly) Schnieders, Jefferson City; Pat Neuner, Jefferson City; Jeanne Schnieders, Jefferson City; Denny Higgins, Jefferson City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Theodore "Bud" (Kay) Haar; two brothers-in-law, Paul (Mildred) Schnieders and A.J. Neuner; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Bill) Burkett and Ruth Ann Higgins.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 3 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Joshua Duncan officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Vitae Foundation; MOM (Mary Our Mother) for youth pilgrimages; Carmelite Nuns; or to Masses.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Marge meant so much to so many of us. She holds a special place in our hearts.
Marge taught us how to “truly” live a Catholic. She so loved the Blessed Mother. May the Blessed Mother escort her to her heavenly home. Marge was a beautiful person inside and out.
My sympathies to the family of Mary Marguerite. I know she will be missed by you all. I went to St Joseph’s and Helias with Christie.
Sending prayers and love to all the family. I attended I.C. grade school and Helias with Christie. God bless!
So so many years ago (!), I remember a Girl Scout activity where we make egg shell ornaments with Mrs. Schnieders and Loretta at their house on Boonville Road. I still have those ornaments and look at them every Christmas. It’s a nice memory. My prayers and thoughts go with all of the family.
Marge,
My guardian angel. It is because I was able to travel to Medjugorje. You loved Our Lady so much. I know you will receive your blessings. I will miss your calls, you letters and your prayers. Until we meet again.
Marge,
My guardian angel. It is because I was able to travel to Medjugorje. You loved Our Lady so much. I know you will receive your blessings. I will miss your calls, you letters and your prayers. Until we meet again.