Marjorie J. Kinas

Marjorie J. (Schaefer) Kinas joined her husband, leaving her earthly home on November 14, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was 96 years old. She was born on April 25, 1927 to Walter J. and Sylvia W. (Rickert) Schaefer. She attended Melrose School, Roosevelt Jr. High, and graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1945. She attended Marian College for two years and taught three years at Homiston School and two years at Hillcrest School, often having to go in early to get a fire going to warm the classroom. Marjorie married Gerald W. Kinas on July 14, 1951 at Salem United Methodist Church, where they were both lifelong members. In July of 1952, she joined Gerald in Germany, where he was stationed at Hoechst, Germany, and taught kindergarten for the children of U.S. Military. She returned to Fond du Lac in 1953, and worked at the Wisconsin Bank for nine months. Marjorie was involved in the Pier PTA, including “Stamp Lady.” She was a longtime member of Fond du Lac Junior Women’s Club and Chairman of Helen Mears for the 6th District Federated Women’s Club, later serving as President of the club. Marjorie was a 4-H Leader for 19 years and delivered mobile meals through St. Agnes for 25 years. She was active in Bridge Clubs and volunteered for fund raising locally for the American Cancer Society. She also taught Sunday school, sang in church choir, and helped with loaves and fishes at Salem Church. She and Gerald were longtime members of the now Fond du Lac Concert Association. They enjoyed traveling in the U.S., having a large garden every year, and going to their cabin near Montello. As a homemaker, she made the best pies and chocolate chip cookies. Marjorie and Gerald celebrated 67 years of marriage. Gerald preceded her in death in March of 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Vaughn (Dianne) Schaefer. She is survived by her two daughters, Debra (Daniel) Schabel of Fond du Lac, and Nancy (Bruce) Kelley of Hollywood, FL., 3 grandchildren: Amy Schabel of Milwaukee, Megan and Sean Kelley both of Florida, special niece Sandra (Keup) Osborn, other nieces and nephews and one brother-in-law Bill (Kirsten) Kinas of Washington State. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory from 3-6 pm with Service at 6:00 pm. A private family entombment will be at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum - Ledgeview Memorial Park on November 29, 2023. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be directed to the 4-H Endowment Fund or the American Cancer Society. The family also wants to thank Lakehouse Assisted Living and Aurora Hospice for their kindness and care over the past years. Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, on-line guestbook can be found at www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420

Marjorie J. Kinas

April 25, 1927 - November 14, 2023