Marjorie Kellogg O'Hara

Marjorie Kellogg O'Hara Age 98, of Mpls. and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13. Preceded in death by husband of 72 years James O'Hara and by eldest daughter Ann O'Hara Graff. Marge was an intelligent woman who was ahead of her time. During WWII, she dreamed of creating world peace through world law. She graduated from William and Mary College in three years, double majoring in Government and Economics. She then went on to Loyola Law School, the only woman in her class, and graduated as valedictorian in two years. As a female lawyer in the 1940's, she first had difficulty finding a job, and was then paid a fraction of what the men made. However, she helped pave the way for other women to follow. Marge worked as an attorney, a Justice of the Peace, and a Juvenile Court Officer. During law school, she met "Jay." They married and had six daughters. As she said, "What an incredible gift from God was that family of six girls!" Marge never regretted staying home with them. A very spiritual person, Marge had a strong faith in God. She and Jay joined Christian Family Movement in the 1950's, making life long friends, sharing their faith, and discussing how best to raise their kids. Long time member of both St. Thomas the Apostle and Pax Christi communities, she volunteered in numerous capacities, always trying to serve others. Also an artist, Marge made liturgical banners and studied drawing, sculpture, and color and design. She worked for ten years at St. Catherine University cataloging the Ade Bethune art collection. She is survived by her sister, Joan Ham (Don Gavin); daughters, Katherine (Gary) Geragi, Marjorie (John) Rackliffe, Carolyn (Ron) Liptak, Mary Jo O'Hara (Tim Hemken), Alice O'Hara (Kevin Walker), Ann's husband, Peter Graff; grandchildren, Katie, Rebecca, Zachary, Chris, Ann, Matt, Meghan, Laura, Ellie, Margaret, Angela, Harriet, their spouse and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Many thanks to the staff at McKenna Crossing for their loving care of Marge. Services Friday, Feb. 9th, at 11a.m. with visitation one hour prior. St. Thomas the Apostle, 2914 W. 44th St. Mpls. Service will be live streamed at www.stthomasmpls.org/funerals Memorials preferred to The Carter Center. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Marjorie Kellogg O'Hara

February 23, 1925 - January 13, 2024

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Marjorie Kellogg O'Hara

February 23, 1925 - January 13, 2024

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