1924
Marjorie
2007
Marjorie Ripperger
November 5, 1924 — November 5, 2007
Marjorie L. Ripperger, 83, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends on Monday, November 5, 2007 after a long illness.
Marjorie was born on July 8, 1924 in Winchester, KS to James Franklin and Ida Laurinda (Bromley) Conway and graduated from High School in California, Missouri in 1942. From then until the end of World War II, she was employed at the North American Aviation Plant in the Fairfax District of Kansas City, KS where she riveted the tail sections of the B-25 ?Mitchell? bomber. Marjie was a genuine ?Rosie the Riveter?, of which she was very proud, and her superiors often referred to her as a ?model of speed and efficiency?. She relayed many interesting stories of her years at the ?Fairfax Plant?, including the hardship of going days at a time without ever seeing the sun in the winter months as she went to work before the sun came up and finished at night after the sun went down.
Marjorie was married to her beloved husband Dwayne M. Ripperger on June 29, 1946 in Afton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1999 after 53 years of marriage. Marjie?s world consisted of her strong Christian faith, her family and her home. She delighted in having her famous chip chocolate cookies warm and waiting for her children when they returned from school and was ever so happy creating beautiful vignettes in her flower and rock gardens. She worked closely with her husband, Dwayne, in his many businesses including Eastboro Pharmacy in Topeka, KS, Crown Center Apothecary in Kansas City, MO, the China Hutch in Ottawa, KS and Anne?s Hallmark Card Shops in Springfield, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dwayne M. Ripperger; brothers James A. Conway, Glenn William Conway and Jack Eldon Conway.
She leaves her three children, Connie Lynn and her husband, Mark B. Borserine of Prairie Village, KS; Dwayne Lawrence ?Larry? Ripperger and his wife, Sharon of Galena, MO; and Marya Anne Baker and her husband, Earl Jr., New York, NY. She leaves nine grandchildren, Everian Christina Marie Ripperger Essary, Jonathan Michael Ripperger, Chelsea Ashley Ryan Whitman, Erin Michelle Ripperger, Carrie Lynn Ripperger, Alyssa Diane Baker, and Amara Marie Baker; four great-grandchildren; Christopher Jason Essary, Savanna Ramona Rose Essary, Isabella Kristine Ripperger and Ivan Michael Ripperger. Other survivors include her brother, Wayne Franklin Conway of Rio Rancho, NM, her sister Sue Carey of Leavenworth, KS and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Larry Ripperger, Jonathan Ripperger, Mark B. Borserine, Earl L. Baker Jr., Jim Carey and Patrick Conway.
The family wishes to thank Patti Rule, R.N. of the Johnson County Health Department, Catholic Community Hospice and her nurse Rachel Hill, and the Sisters Servants of Mary, especially Sisters Adriana, Catherine, Eliut and Germana. The family also wishes to extend special thanks to Marjorie?s extraordinary doctor, Yolanda Huet-Vaughn and her devoted caregivers through her illness : Silvina Guerrero and daughters Amanda and Selena Parton; Sandra Valles and Maria Guerrero.
Marjie leaves a steadfast legacy of faith, love and strength to be cherished always by all who knew and loved her.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 12 at Cure? of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS; entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Friends may call 6-8 PM Sunday at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102, Catholic Community Hospice, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102; or, the National Academy of Needlearts? Angel Fund, 5823 Wellwood Ct, Rochester, MI 48306.
Marjorie was born on July 8, 1924 in Winchester, KS to James Franklin and Ida Laurinda (Bromley) Conway and graduated from High School in California, Missouri in 1942. From then until the end of World War II, she was employed at the North American Aviation Plant in the Fairfax District of Kansas City, KS where she riveted the tail sections of the B-25 ?Mitchell? bomber. Marjie was a genuine ?Rosie the Riveter?, of which she was very proud, and her superiors often referred to her as a ?model of speed and efficiency?. She relayed many interesting stories of her years at the ?Fairfax Plant?, including the hardship of going days at a time without ever seeing the sun in the winter months as she went to work before the sun came up and finished at night after the sun went down.
Marjorie was married to her beloved husband Dwayne M. Ripperger on June 29, 1946 in Afton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1999 after 53 years of marriage. Marjie?s world consisted of her strong Christian faith, her family and her home. She delighted in having her famous chip chocolate cookies warm and waiting for her children when they returned from school and was ever so happy creating beautiful vignettes in her flower and rock gardens. She worked closely with her husband, Dwayne, in his many businesses including Eastboro Pharmacy in Topeka, KS, Crown Center Apothecary in Kansas City, MO, the China Hutch in Ottawa, KS and Anne?s Hallmark Card Shops in Springfield, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dwayne M. Ripperger; brothers James A. Conway, Glenn William Conway and Jack Eldon Conway.
She leaves her three children, Connie Lynn and her husband, Mark B. Borserine of Prairie Village, KS; Dwayne Lawrence ?Larry? Ripperger and his wife, Sharon of Galena, MO; and Marya Anne Baker and her husband, Earl Jr., New York, NY. She leaves nine grandchildren, Everian Christina Marie Ripperger Essary, Jonathan Michael Ripperger, Chelsea Ashley Ryan Whitman, Erin Michelle Ripperger, Carrie Lynn Ripperger, Alyssa Diane Baker, and Amara Marie Baker; four great-grandchildren; Christopher Jason Essary, Savanna Ramona Rose Essary, Isabella Kristine Ripperger and Ivan Michael Ripperger. Other survivors include her brother, Wayne Franklin Conway of Rio Rancho, NM, her sister Sue Carey of Leavenworth, KS and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Larry Ripperger, Jonathan Ripperger, Mark B. Borserine, Earl L. Baker Jr., Jim Carey and Patrick Conway.
The family wishes to thank Patti Rule, R.N. of the Johnson County Health Department, Catholic Community Hospice and her nurse Rachel Hill, and the Sisters Servants of Mary, especially Sisters Adriana, Catherine, Eliut and Germana. The family also wishes to extend special thanks to Marjorie?s extraordinary doctor, Yolanda Huet-Vaughn and her devoted caregivers through her illness : Silvina Guerrero and daughters Amanda and Selena Parton; Sandra Valles and Maria Guerrero.
Marjie leaves a steadfast legacy of faith, love and strength to be cherished always by all who knew and loved her.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 12 at Cure? of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS; entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Friends may call 6-8 PM Sunday at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102, Catholic Community Hospice, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102; or, the National Academy of Needlearts? Angel Fund, 5823 Wellwood Ct, Rochester, MI 48306.
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