BLOOMINGTON - Marjorie Irene Oland Hayes, 98, Bloomington, formerly of Danville and Attica, Ind., died at 2 p.m. Tuesday (June 30, 2009) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Friends may call from noon until service time at 2 p.m. CDT Monday at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, Ind., with Pastor Bob Elness officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica, Ind.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Attica Christian Church or the Attica Public Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

Marjorie was born in Warren County, Ind., on May 26, 1911. She was the daughter of the late James Roy and Arletta Edith Ritenour Oland. In 1934, Marjorie married Maurice Lemon Hayes. They lived in Attica until 1949, when they moved to Danville. Maurice preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1986.

Surviving are a son, Richard Eugene (Kay Harper) Hayes, Monroe, La.; a daughter, Janice Elaine Sleeter, Normal; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, LeRoy Oland, Lafayette, Ind.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Oland; a sister, Willa Rose Oteham; a sister-in-law, Irma Thayer Oland; and a son-in-law, Eugene Sleeter.

Marjorie graduated from Attica High School in 1929 and later from Olivet Nazarene University.

She taught primary grades at the Baptist School in Danville and schools in Danville and Hoopeston.

In 1988, she returned to Attica where she enjoyed living until June of 2005. She lived at Bickford House, Bloomington, her final four years.

Marjorie was an enthusiastic member of the Attica Christian Church. She enjoyed playing bridge, playing the organ, reading, writing poetry and many other activities.

While living in Attica, she attended the Literary Club and the Monday Club.

On line condolences may be sent to www.mausfuneralhome.com.