Dorothy Louise Marchik

Dorothy L. Marchik, 96, formerly of Davenport, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2011 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday October 2, 2011 at the Runge Mortuary, with a rosary to be recited at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John Neuman Catholic Church, 100 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Mrs. Marchik was born June 1, 1915 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of George and Ella (Reith) Neibert. She was united in marriage to Edward P. Marchik in October of 1939. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1985.

She was formerly employed by Service Ice and Coal and later by Sudlow Junior High for 26 years, and was a homemaker.

Her memberships included the Post Office Ladies Auxiliary, AARP. Served as Secretary of NARFE, active in CASI, and was formerly a member of St. Paul the Apostle and Holy Family Catholic Churches. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, traveling and reading stories to her children and grandchildren.

She lived in Davenport of 86 years, then moved to her daughter’s home in South Carolina.

Survivors include her children: James (Diane) Marchik, Thomas (Penny) Marchik, Mary (Robert) Brown, and Ruth Schreechfield; grandchildren: Daniel (Julie)Marchik,Jason (Katie) Marchik, Michael (Yvonne) Marchik, David Marchik, Marianne (Ryan) Rivera, Sheri (Fred) Schwarz, Dana (Dan) Ash, Larry E. Kelly, Beth (Tom) Haugeberg, and Rebecca (Chad) Langford Kristen Reiss, and Aaron Reiss; and 18 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, in infancy, daughter-in-law, Janell, three brothers and three sisters.

The family would like to thank Leecy, mom’s caregiver, for her love and support, the staff of Columbia, SC Hospice group and St. John Neuman Communion team and pastor.