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Marjorie Ann Crawshaw Kratina

Female 1937 - 2020  (83 years)


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  • Name Marjorie Ann Crawshaw Kratina 
    Born 29 Apr 1937  Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 Apr 2020  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I8561  Rossville
    Last Modified 28 Feb 2021 

    Father Elmer John Crawshaw,   b. 20 Jun 1911, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 2002, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Agnes B Fleming Crawshaw,   b. 6 Jul 1915, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 2006, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 2 Jan 1935  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Crawshaw, Elmer and Agnes
    Anniversary- Crawshaw, Elmer and Agnes
    Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crawshaw will celebrate their wedding anniversary January 6,1985 with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rossville Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

    The reception will be hosted by their children, Marjorie and John Kratina, Rossville; Robert and Jo Ann Crawshaw, Silver Lake; Barbara and David Hitchcock, Frankfort, Germany; and also their grandchildren, John and Cythina Kratina, Topeka; Tamela and Dennis Biswell, Topeka; Jimmy and Chris Crawshaw, Silver Lake, and Jo Ann and Jacson Hitchcock, Frankfort, Germany.

    Elmer Crawshaw and Agnes Fleming were married in the First Methodist Church at Topeka January 2,1935.

    Relatives and friends are invited to come share our special event.
    Family ID F1512  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Delano Kratina,   b. 26 Jul 1934, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 2020, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 18 Nov 1955  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. John M Kratina
     2. Tamela Sue (Tammy) Kratina Biswell
    Documents
    Marriage- Crawshaw, Marjorie-Kratina, John
    Marriage- Crawshaw, Marjorie-Kratina, John
    Crawshaw-Kratina

    Miss Marjorie Ann Crawshaw and Mr. John Delano Kratina of Grove, were married Friday, November 18, at 8:00 p.m. in a quiet ceremony at the Rossville Presbyterian church. Rev. C.W. Punter conducted the service which was read in the presence of only the two families of the bride and groom.

    A family reception at the Crawshaw farm home was held following the wedding vows, to which Rev. and Mrs. Punter were invited.
    Last Modified 28 Feb 2021 19:12:50 
    Family ID F1106  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Apr 1937 - Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Birth- Crawshaw, Marjorie
    Birth- Crawshaw, Marjorie
    Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crawshaw of Silver Lake are the parents of a baby girl born April 29 to whom they have given the name, Marjorie Ann. Mrs. Crawshaw was formerly Agnes Fleming of Delia.
    Obituary- Kratina, John D. 2
    Obituary- Kratina, John D. 2
    John & Marjorie Kratina
    The family of John and Marjorie Kratina will receive family, friends and community members during visitation on Sunday, July 19th from 1-3 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas. Memorial services for John and Marjorie will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, July 20th at Piper Funeral Home, followed by internment [sic interment] at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville. The memorial service will be live-streamed at 10:00 A.M. Monday.

    The family sends an invitation to join them for lunch and fellowship at the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation Community Center, 806 Nishnabe Trail, Rossville following internment [sic]. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of the funeral home.
    Obituary- Kratina, Marjorie
    Obituary- Kratina, Marjorie
    Marjorie Ann Kratina

    Rossville—Marjorie Ann Kratina, 83, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Oakley Place in Rossville.

    On April 29, 1937, she was born in rural Silver Lake, the daughter of Elmer John and Agnes B. (Fleming) Crawshaw. Marjorie was raised in the Silver Lake community and graduated from Silver Lake High School.
    In her youth, Marjorie was active in 4H and continued her love of the organization through coaching her own children in projects and serving as a club project leader.

    Over the years, Marjorie dedicated her service to the Presbyterian Church of Rossville as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and a member of the Church Board. Marjorie was also a member of the United Presbyterian Women's organization where she served as secretary.

    Marjorie worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and Luce Press Clipping Bureau. At Luce Press Clipping Bureau in Topeka, she was an editor for 23 years. She retired in 2000. Marjorie was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and also was a member of the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville. Marjorie supported the Moravian Lodge with her love of baking, making kolaches for events with the lodge.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Crawshaw, and a brother-in-law, David Hitchcock.
    On November 18, 1955, Marjorie married John D. Kratina at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. He survives.
    Other survivors include her son, John M. (Cynthia) Kratina, Topeka; her daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Biswell, Wamego, a sister, Barbara Hitchcock, Silver Lake, grandchildren, Jesse (Holly) Kratina, Joshua Kratina, Amanda Kratina, Richard (Katie) Biswell, and Rebecca Biswell; great-grandchildren, Finnly Kratina and Asher Kratina.

    Marjorie had a deep love for her savior Jesus Christ serving him through her loving spirit, being a prayer warrior and caring for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and we look forward to the day we see her again.

    Memorial services and interment will be in the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Go to www.piperfuneralhome to leave online condolences.