Memorials

Marjorie I. Schneider, 86, of Columbia City, died at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in the Constant Care Unit of Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted earlier in the day.

She was born April 9, 1923, in Columbia City, a daughter of Alton and Ruth (Zorger) Hively. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, she completed her education at Columbia City High School.

In 1941, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Eugene Egolf. They owned & operated Egolf TV & Appliance. Mr. Egolf died August 2, 1963.

On August 24, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth C. Schneider. They made their home north of Columbia City a few years before moving to their home south of Columbia City.

After closing Egolf TV & Appliance, she worked at Viking and later as a cook at Marshall Middle School followed by Columbia Township School.

She was a member of First Church of God and American Legion Post #98 Auxiliary.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Kenneth; a son, Ronald L. (Penny) Egolf and two step sons, David K. (Sara) Schneider and Daniel P. Schneider, all of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Egolf and Richard Egolf; and two brothers, Gerald Hively and Merlin Hively.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to First Church of God.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com