Marjorie Van Schepen

October 19, 1926 - January 25, 2021

Marjorie Van Schepen, 94, of Lafayette IN, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Bickford of Lafayette. Marjorie was born October 19, 1926, in Mystic, KY to Joe and Velma Swink. She graduated from Brookston High School and attended Huffer Cosmetology Academy in Frankford, IN. Her dream of a lifetime came later in life when she worked at Indiana Crop Improvement as a Seed Analyst. Marjorie’s first marriage was to Ted Sheets who died in 1972. She loved Ted's children, and stayed in touch with Teddy, Johnny, Sharon, Vicky and Carol. Margie and Clarence Van Schepen married in 1981 and had a wonderful marriage until Clarence died in 2001. She remained close to his children, Jim, Dick, Jerry, Dave, and Ruth. She was an active member of the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church and the American Legion Auxillary. Surviving family members are her sister, Dr. Mary Jo Henderson of Parkland, FL, nieces Juliet Carl Heynen of Hollywood, FL, and Robin Bement of Wakefield, OH, and nephews, Gregory Swink of Jacksonville, FL, David Swink of Lafayette, and Richard Carl of West Lafayette, who was Margie’s main care-giver for the past 10 years. Margie was preceded in death by her two brothers, David and Donald Swink. A memorial service will be held at Hippensteel Funeral Home once the pandemic ends. Condolences can be sent to her sister, Mary Jo Henderson at Hippensteel Funeral Home 822 North 9th St. Lafayette, IN 47904. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com