Marjorie Pauline Guebert

MARJORIE PAULINE GUEBERT, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 8:45 pm, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois.

She was born to the late Paul Thomas and Mabel (nee Webb) Cullins on March 30, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Marjorie married her beloved husband, Clarence Albert Guebert, on January 24, 1953, at the Mt. Vernon Logan Street Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2022.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her church, community, and family. She was a faithful member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Red Bud, serving as President of the Women’s Fellowship, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and initiating the St. Peter’s Nursery/Cradle Roll. She was actively involved in community service, as she belonged to and held offices in the Red Bud Women’s Club, the P.T.A., the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Red Bud, and the Illinois Home Extension. Marjorie also participated in the women’s golf and bowling teams, the bridge club, and was a Girl Scout leader. She helped on the family dairy farm, was a skilled seamstress, took pride in decorating her home, loved to cook, and collected spoons and cookbooks. She and her husband, Clarence, were avid travelers of Europe and the United States, and often spoke of their adventures.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Stephen C. Guebert St. Louis, MO

1 Daughter:

Patricia (Ron) Liefer Red Bud, IL

2 Grandchildren:

Melissa (Tom) Ziegler Waterloo, IL

Rev. Todd (Kelly) Liefer New Berlin, WI

5 Great Grandchildren:

Jack Liefer, Lucy Liefer, Grant Liefer, Clayton Ziegler, and Grace Ziegler

2 Sisters-in-law:

Eulalia Arnold-Will Lenexa, KS

Margaret (Joe Gil) Cullins Norman, OK

2 Nieces:

Caroline (Steve) Becher Lenexa, KS

Cindy Cullins Norman, OK

Great Niece and Nephew, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, In-laws – Albert and Marie Guebert, 1 Brother – Thomas Cullins, 1 Sister-in-law – Elvera Guebert, 3 Brothers-in-law – Milton Guebert, Hillis Arnold, and Earl Will, 1 Nephew – Scott Cullins, and 1 Niece – Kathy (nee Arnold) Smith

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Friday, October 31, 2025

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Cory Hartz and Rev. Todd Liefer

Interment:

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Red Bud Beautification Fund