Marjorie A. “Margie” Ross, age 82, of 5002 West Paradise Ln, Quincy, died on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Quincy the daughter of Newton and Wilma (Geise) Tweedell. She married Ralph R. Ross on September 15, 1956 in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2004.

Mrs. Ross was a telephone operator for Blessing Hospital for more than 30 years. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and gambling. She also liked puzzles.

She is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Michael R. Ross and his wife Cheryl of Casper, WY; Shirley A. Miller and her husband Dana also of Quincy; and Janet M. Crim and her husband Mike of Little Rock, AR.
NINE GRANDCHILDREN: Michael, Christopher and Anthony Ross, Carrie Brown and her husband Brandon, Cory Kelley; Danielle and Dakota Miller, Christopher Crim and his wife Tara, and Mindy Glidewell and her husband Scott.
THREE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Braylin and Peyton Crim; and Jordin Glidewell.
ONE BROTHER: Donald Tweedell and his wife Marilyn
THREE SISTERS: Marilyn Reeder; Ann Fisk and her husband Gary, and Shirley Schooler.
SISTER-IN-LAW: Bert Tweedell
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother William Tweedell and a sister: Sandra Tweedell.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Entombment in Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10:00 until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center.