Marjorie Ann (Loupee) Branderhorst passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2021, with family by her side.

Margie was born Dec. 15, 1957. She was the daughter of Larry and Maryann (Bansemer) Loupee. She graduated from Newton High School in 1976. She attended Luther College and graduated there with a BSN in nursing in 1981.

Margie was united in marriage to Bill Branderhorst on Nov. 27, 1982, and together they share two children, Ben and Joel.

Margie was a registered nurse for many years and was well known for her caring and outgoing personality. Margie loved to go camping with her family and friends, ride bikes and enjoyed dancing and listening to music.

Those left to honor Margie's memory include her Husband, Bill, her son, Ben (Michelle), her son, Joel (Jessie). Her grandchildren, Lillian, William, Beau and Vivian. Her mother, Maryann Loupee and Brother, Mike Loupee ‘82 (Rachel), Brother-in- law, Mark (Lois) Branderhorst and Sisters-in-law, Joyce (Craig) VanDerWilt and Judy (Allen) Nikkel and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father, Larry Loupee, and her in-laws, William and Jennie Branderhorst. Memorials may be made in Margie's name to Newton Christian School.

A memorial service was held Dec. 8, 2021, at Newton Christian Reformed Church. A celebration of life followed the service at Fore Seasons Golf Club in Newton, Iowa.