Marjorie Ann Lemkuhl

Marjorie Ann Lemkuhl (nee Hite) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1933 to Nannie Frances (nee Welch) and Benedict Joseph Hite. She remains cherished by her children, Father Dave Lemkuhl, Diane (Tim Harrell) Ries, Greg (Jovita)Lemkuhl, Sheri (Chris) Meyer. Early in her adult life and marriage, her parents’ family was deceased. Alfred Lemkuhl’s family was her family including beloved aunt of the Schmidt’s, the Holterman’s, and the Schell’s, sister-in-law Joanie Schell, second cousin-in-law to Rob and Marjorie Ann Lemkuhl. The beloved grandmother of Julia (Jeffrey) Miller, Allen (Kadie Hall) Lemkuhl, Nicollette (Olivia Acosta) Lemkuhl, and Nathanael (Mia DeCastro) Lemkuhl. Beloved great-grandmother of Jultona (William Nolan) Williams, Lashonda Miller, Jha’vah Miller, Julius Howard, Jeffrey Miller, Niam Ordonez, Winter Lemkuhl, Stella Burgess and Gemma Lemkuhl. 

Preceded in death by Alfred Lemkuhl, by her siblings Wesley, Charles, Frank, David Ashford and Betty Roat, her uncle Bill and aunt Susie Welch, sisters-in-law Alma Holterman, Laverna Schmidt, and Helen Lemkuhl, brothers-in-law Stanley Lemkuhl and Andy Schell, great-granddaughter Penelope Howard, and “adopted mother” Agnes Weil. She leaves behind her beloved “puppy girls” Nikki and Alexia and joins her “puppy girls” Zaidi, Kelsey and Tootsie at the “Rainbow Bridge”.

Seven years after being married to Alfred Lemkuhl, Margie converted to Catholicism in 1959 (Pre-Vatican II). She wholeheartedly embraced the changes in the Church of Vatican II. Beginning in 1964, she became involved in parish life at Little Flower Church in Mt. Airy. She hosted gatherings for Synod of 1971 at her home, was mission commission representative on parish council, initiated an enhanced celebration of the Feast Day of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (patroness of the missions) with handmade banners; initiated a gift shop after masses to benefit missionaries, selling their custom handcrafted items; and initiated the parish celebration of the Mass of Nations on World Mission Sunday, enhanced by flags of various Mission Nations, with the help from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mission Office (Msgr. Klocker at the Crusade Castle). Margie was part of the very first group of Lay Eucharistic Ministers at her parish. She was also involved in many spiritual groups, such as the charismatic and Cursillo groups at Little Flower and beyond.

As a dedicated stay-at-home mom, she embraced her responsibilities as being a mother with love, care and strictness. She was very involved with school activities during and after each day, such as scouting, sports, and transportation to lessons of the accordion, band practices and performances. A good education for her children was extremely important to her along with supporting the teacher’s point of view when concerning her children’s behavior. As a softer side, she created a household of entertainment and fun with board games, cards, parties, and of course treats. She loved to take her children and grandchildren out to movies and especially out to eat. A daily homecooked meal was always offered with love and with flavor! There was always room for an extra seat at the dinner table for friends and guests. She believed in a well-planned vacation to ensure a good and fun time for all. She insisted that we notice the beauty of nature as we stopped at every overlook and took a picture. Her sensitivity to others and their needs were very important to her, offering her time, inviting them to share a meal with her family, or simply listening with a caring and loving heart. She knew readily what she liked and disliked. She was very open to share her opinion, mostly without any filter (for that, the family is very apologetic)!

Margie spent her last three months at The Anderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she was so appreciative of her care and the tenderness she received. The staff and other residents cherished her and will greatly miss her. Margie’s family is eternally grateful to all of them. The day before her passing, while she was responsive, a family priest friend, Fr. Mike Willig, offered her the Sacraments of the Church, surrounded by a few family members and friends. Early in the morning on the day of her passing, March 2nd, Margie’s last words before losing consciousness to her caregiver was “I Love You.” Her family offers all of you these memorable words on her behalf.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking friends and family to donate to their cherished charity or to the Xavier Jesuit Academy at the Church of the Resurrection, by visiting The Xavier Jesuit Academy in memory of Margie Lemkuhl or by using the envelopes provided in church by the registry.

Margie’s family is grateful for the outpouring of your support of love and prayer, especially over the duration of these last three months.

Her family invites friends to visit with them on Saturday, March 7th from 11AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 12Noon, at Church of the Resurrection, 1619 California Ave. (45237) Bond Hill.