Marjorie Mary "Marge" Long Obituary (1937 - 2021)

Marjorie Mary "Marge" Long, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. Born August 14, 1937 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Albert Ernstes and Florence (Holderith) Ernstes. She married John R. Long on September 22, 1956 and he preceded her on July 5, 2008. Survivors include 6 children- Angela Barker of Greenwood, Gary Long (wife Tamara) of Fishers, Sandra Long (husband Bob) of Indianapolis, Pamela Mick (husband Dave) of Hamilton Ohio, John E. Long of Greenfield, Dee Ann Miller of Milton Florida; a sister Jeri Sullivan (husband Roger) of Villa Park California; 14 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 2 brothers- Benny & Bud Ernstes, 2 sisters- Alberta Runnebohm, and infant Evelyn Ernstes. Mrs. Long was a lifetime resident of this area, and graduated from Waldron High School in 1955. She was a home maker and had been a teacher's aide at Major Kindergarten for 15 years. She was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church, St. Anne's Alter Society, MADD, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion of Shelbyville. Marge enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 noon on Monday, July 5, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4218 E. Michigan Road, with Rev. Paul Landwerlen officiating.. Friends may call on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:45 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Rd. Burial will be in St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.