Obituary of Marjory E. Beattie

Marjory E. Beattie nee Swanson, 93, lifelong resident of Blue Island. She was the beloved wife of the late Mervin Beattie, who passed away April 9, 1993. Marjory is loving mother of Mary Beth Nekola, the late Harold "Hal" Beattie and Thomas (Kathy) Beattie. She is the devoted grandmother of Richard (Judy) Nekola, Ryan (Jenny) Nekola, Randy Nekola and Matt (Dawn) Beattie. Marjory is the cherished great grandmother of Samantha, Shelby, Sydney and Amanda. Marge loved dancing & was an accomplished ballerina in HS & College. She received her undergraduate degree from DePaul University & her Masters from Roosevelt University. While raising 3 kids with her husband & college sweetheart, she began her career as a substitute teacher in Illinois District #218. Once all her children were in school, she became a full time HS English teacher & Dramatics Director, loved by all her students. In the mid 60’s she was promoted to Director of Student Activities & in 1970 was the first woman in the school district to be promoted into upper management as Director of Personnel & Assistant Superintendent. Because of Marge’s love for the youth, she became a child education advocate during her career along with hosting two Foreign Exchange Students. She also had the opportunity to lunch with General Dwight Eisenhower at the HS dedication service of the HS name change from BI Community HS to Dwight Eisenhower HS. Cremation was private. A graveside service for the burial of ashes will be held Thursday, January 12th, at 12:00 noon at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Ave. in Blue Island. If you would like to contribute in Marjory's memory, donations may be directed to the Alzheimers Association.