Marjorie Ruth (Goeken) Bogart Obituary (1928

Marjorie Ruth Bogart was born on October 27, 1928, in Lynn, Kansas, to Charles and Sophia (Van Winkle) Goeken. On August 29, 2025, Marge's remarkable journey of 96 years came to a close, surrounded by the love of her family and the memories she cherished most. Marge's life was guided by a love of learning, teaching, and caring for others. She grew up in Clifton, Kansas, where she graduated high school before continuing her education at Kansas State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. In 1947, she married Harold Lee Van Amburg. This union was blessed with six children. Family was always at the center of Marge's world. Her teaching career took her to Bladen Public Schools, where she shared her gifts as both a home economics teacher and a school guidance counselor. Never one to stop learning, she spent many summers at Kearney State College furthering her own education. Later, after retiring from teaching, she pursued her lifelong calling to care for others by becoming a registered nurse. She worked at the Campbell nursing home, the Concordia, Kansas hospital, and even taught in the nursing program at Beloit College, shaping the next generation of caregivers. After her marriage to Harold ended, Marge later married Don Bogart, and the two made their home in Campbell, Nebraska, until his passing. Through all of life's changes, Marge remained resilient, kind, and deeply devoted to her family. She found joy in sewing, quilting, and the companionship of her dogs. But her greatest joy of all came from time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her love for her family was endless, and she made sure each one knew how special they were to her. Marge was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold and Don; her son, Bob; and her grandson, Clint Erickson. Surviving are her children, David VanAmburg and wife Alvinette of Campbell, Nebraska; James VanAmburg and wife Vivian of Kearney, Nebraska; Sue Erickson and husband Lee of Campbell; Sharroll Qunell and husband Tim of Florida; Shelly Koenigh and husband Tom of Florence, South Carolina. Also surviving are her daughter-in-law, Gail VanAmburg of Spokane, Washington; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Marge's life was one of love, faith, perseverance, and care for others. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and all those whose lives she touched. Funeral services were 10:00 am, Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Campbell Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Diehl officiating. Interment was at the Presbyterian Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established by the family for later designation. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Phone 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com