Marietta Sixkiller (1938-2022) Obituary and Memorial

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Marietta Sixkiller, 84, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on May 15, 1938 in Jonesburg, Missouri a daughter of the late Fredrick and Lois Margaret (Briffett) Durmeier.

She worked various jobs over the years including a shoe factory, sewed couch covers and the garment factory in Winfield. Most recently, Marietta completed her Laundry Manager Certificate License and was the Laundry Manager at Lincoln County Memorial Hospital until her retirement after 30 years of dedication. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Troy, MO. Marietta enjoyed sewing and making alterations for everyone. She liked making homemade cards, crocheting, making afghans, bonnets and sweaters. Marietta was a crafty lady and was very talented at anything she set her mind to. She had a heart of gold and was very loving.

Marietta is survived her two daughters and one son: Laura Jean Vacker and husband Jerry of Miller, MO, Charles David Sixkiller and wife Arlene of Moscow Mills, MO and Wynona Sixkiller Irvin and husband Danny of Winfield, MO; grandchildren: Jamey Busch (Tanika), Mandy Sixkiller, Markus D. Irvin, Samantha Rogge (Marc) and Brandon Roach; great-grandchildren: Caleb Sixkiller, Trent Busch, Jake Busch, Jemma Bray, Cameron Bray and Laine Rogge; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick L. and Lois M. Durmeier; one sister, Patricia Sweeney Smith; two brothers: Richard Durmeier and John Durmeier and one daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Ann Brandon.

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