Marie K. Deitz, age 100
September 1, 1924 – September 24, 2024
Marie K. Deitz, age 100, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home.
Private family services will be held, with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com.
Marie was born on September 1, 1924, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Norman and Alice Ann (Todd) Kilpatrick. She married Charles Lewis Deitz on January 28, 1950, in Salem, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1994.
Marie retired from E.R. Moore Cap and Gown Factory in Newton, Illinois. She attended the Bogota Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and bowling.
Marie is survived by:
Sons – Jack (Janet) Deitz of Newton, Illinois; and Bruce (Jill) Deitz of Alabama
Grandchildren – Amy (Dan) Day, Matt Deitz, Todd (Bridget) Deitz, and Adam (Jennifer) Deitz
Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth, Allison, and Paige Day, Dawson, Lexie, Jackson, and Lakelynn Deitz
Severa nieces and nephews also survive
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings Warren, Ore, Arthur, Howard, Orbra, Clarence, Raymond, Emma, Iva, Irene, and Virginia.
