Marjorie L. Plumb, age 90, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on November 6, 2026, at Hillside Terrace Senior Living in Ann Arbor, MI.
Marjorie was born January 6, 1936, in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of James and Ella (Kleinschmidt) Robards. She lived in the Chelsea area her entire life and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1954.
Marge married Edward F. Schiller, and he preceded her in death in 1966. On November 1, 1969, she married Donald J. Plumb, who also preceded her in death in 2023.
Marge was a longtime, active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, where she participated in many church activities. She worked as an office secretary for Chelsea Schools for many years and was also a familiar face at Vogel's and Foster's, where she worked for several years. She enjoyed cooking and baking, hosting family gatherings, crafting, card club, and golfing. She was especially proud of her hole-in-one on the 9th hole, par 3 at Palm Valley Golf Club in Arizona!
Marge is survived by her son, Kenneth (Margery) Schiller of Chelsea/Dexter area; son-in-law, Jeff Powell of Chelsea; six grandchildren: Valerie (Andy) Christofferson, Brian (Christine) Schiller, Trisha (Anthony) Mitchner, Travis Terns, Jason (Kim) Powell, and William (Regina) Powell; six great-grandchildren: Tyler Christofferson, Benjamin and Daniel Schiller, Layla and Stella Powell, and Lucy Powell; sister, Myrna Weir; brother-in-law, William (Linda) Plumb; and sister-in-law, Edith Plumb.
In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynette Powell; four brothers, Rolly, Jim, Frank, and Bill Robards; infant sister, Joyce Robards; brother-in-law, Richard Plumb; and in-laws, Marion (Ross) Packer and Art (Mary) Schiller.
Visitation will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 2-5 p.m., and at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10-11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Kurt Hutchens officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Elara Caring Hospice.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
