Marjorie Foutz

CUSTER PARK--Marjorie (Marge) K. Foutz, (nee Smith), 69, of Custer Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Born on January 5, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Harold and Ethel Smith of Mokena. She was a graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, class of 1964. Marge was a devoted wife and mother who deeply loved her family, friends, and the gift of life itself. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and travel and found great joy in her Christian faith. She was her husband's best friend and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Marge is survived by her husband, Kenneth "Ken" Foutz, whom she married on December 30, 1966 in New Lenox, IL; four children: Kimberly (Don) Zajac of Herscher, IL, Kenneth "Kenny" Foutz, Jr.(Debbie) of Dwight, IL, Robert "Bob" Foutz of Herscher, IL, and Eric Foutz of Kankakee, IL; two grandchildren, Courtney and Alaina Zajac; two brothers: Tom (Brenda) Smith of Cherokee, NC and Bob (Lisa) Smith of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and sister-in-law Carole (Ron) Smith of Villa Park, IL. Preceding her in death was a fifth child, a daughter, Amy, stillborn in 1971. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kankakee County Cremation Society, 1200 North Convent, Bourbonnais. A private memorial service will be held for Marge and interment will be at Custer Park Cemetery.