Marjorie “Marge” Marie (Wax) Turek left her earthly home and entered her spiritual home on February 28, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1949, in Wagner, South Dakota, to Lowell L “Snowball” and Opal Elizabeth (Baumgardner) Wax.
During her childhood, Marge’s family frequently traveled to various places throughout the United States and Canada. Their travels took them to South Carolina, Montana, California, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, and South Dakota.
After the passing of her father in 1965, Marge, along with her two siblings (LaVerne and Rick), went to live with their grandparents, JL and Gladys Wax, in Hemingford, Nebraska.
Marge graduated from Hemingford High School in 1968. Later that year, on August 31, she married Don Turek. Together, they settled in the country west of Hemingford, where they began their life on the farm and ranch and had their four children who gave her immense joy: Tricia (Russ) McKeehan of Falcon, Colorado, Todd (Melisa) Turek of Hemingford, Nebraska, Kimberli Turek and Troy (Molly) Turek of Hemingford, Nebraska.
Marge was a devoted member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church for 58 years. She served as a member of the Altar Society for the same duration and took on the role of Altar Society President for 12 years. Marge was the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express, now Quality Inn Hotels, in Alliance, Nebraska, for 29 years until her retirement in June 2023.
Following her retirement, Marge worked as a custodian and para-substitute at Hemingford Public Schools. She found immense fulfillment in supporting the pre-kindergarten students.
Marge’s greatest source of pride and joy was her grandchildren: Haylee McKeehan, Brady (Carli) Turek, Makayla (Cade) Payne, Brooke Turek, Jackson McKeehan, Brian Turek, Alysen Turek, Rick Turek, and Darin Turek. She was deeply involved in their lives, attending as many of their activities as possible and rarely missing any events from elementary school through college. She was also known as “Grandma Marge” to many.
Marge is survived by her husband, Don Turek, children, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Kimberli Turek, and her brothers LaVerne and Rick Wax.
A memorial service for Marge will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford, Nebraska with Father Matt Koperski officiating. The Rosary will begin at 9:00 AM, with Mass at 10:00 AM and burial will follow in the Hemingford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Jane’s Closet (Breast Cancer Awareness) or Bobcats Beating Cancer. Marge was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.