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Marjorie Rohlf

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January 2, 1934 - April 11, 2022

Marjorie Rohlf, 88, passed away with her family by her side on April 11, 2022, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m., April 18, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st St., Ankeny, IA 50021. The Catholic Daughters recited the Rosary at 9 a.m. and the family greeted friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at ouellettefuneralandcremationcare.com

 Marjorie was born on January 2, 1934, to John and Agatha Kollasch. She graduated from St. Cecelia’s Academy as the class Valedictorian in 1951. Marjorie was a faithful member of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church where she served as an organist for many years. She also served as an organist at St. Mary - Holy Cross Parish. Marj was a true advocate for people with intellectual disabilities and worked as an aid on a school bus caring for handicapped children in Ankeny.

 Marjorie is survived by her son, Michael (Kimberly) Rohlf of Ankeny, four grandchildren; Katelyn (Brandon) Neil, Cody (Rachel) Rohlf, Alexander Hutchins and David Hutchins, two great -grandchildren; Truman Neil, Graham Neil and sister, Norrine Coleman.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Agatha Kollasch, siblings Eleanor Berte, Sr. Mary Marita Kollasch, Ruth Kohlhaas, Marvin Kollasch, husband, Virgil Rohlf, daughter, Vicki Hutchins, son, Kenneth Rohlf and son, Brian Rohlf.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Link Associates, Ankeny Conference of St. Vincent DePaul or St. Mary - Holy Cross Parish.

 The family would like to sincerely thank the Madrid Home, Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Sunny View Care Center for the love and care given to Marjorie during her stay.

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