Marjorie L. Hungness, 83, Sheldon, IL

Marjorie L. Hungness, 83, of Sheldon, IL passed away on June 24, 2012 at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka, IL.

She was born on July 25, 1928 in Donovan, IL to Russell and Sybialla (Bard) Peterson.  Marge graduated as valedictorian from Donovan High School in 1946.  She attended the University of Illinois and graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing.  Marge worked as a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago and later at the Hungness Clinic in Sheldon.  She married Norman Dean Hungness on June 16, 1951 and they recently celebrated their 61st anniversary.  She was dedicated to raising her four children and enjoyed playing golf. 

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Dr. Norman Dean Hungness of Sheldon and their children, Kimberly (Kent) Damisch of Indianapolis, IN, Kathy (Richard) Foster of Indianapolis, IN, Steven (Celeste) Hungness of Coral Springs, FL and Karen (Blake) Bahler of Buckley, IL; grandchildren, Brian and Brett Damisch; Natalie, Abby and Hannah Foster; Curtis, Tyler and Austin Hungness; and Sam, Ben and Eve Bahler. 

Interment will be at the Sheldon Cemetery.  A private memorial service will be held for the immediate family.  Online condolences may be shared at knappfuneralhomes.com.