Marge Mierkiewicz: Someone You Should Know

Marge celebrated her 100th birthday on January 18, 2025. (Click to enlarge)

Marge Mierkiewicz celebrated her 100th birthday on January 18! Born to Minnie and Felix Hoffman in Morton Grove, she is the youngest of four children and the only girl.
After graduating from Maine Township High School, she worked for a short time at Bell & Gossett before moving to First National Bank in Evanston, where she worked in the Trust Department until her retirement in 1987. She and her husband Sigmund ("Ziggy") met at a town picnic when she was 14. In 1947, at age 22, she married Ziggy upon his return from WWII. They enjoyed 56 years together before his death in 2004.

Marge was raised Lutheran and joined the legacy St. Nicholas Parish when she converted to Catholicism. She was active in ministry for many years as a money counter and prayer shawl knitter. She also was a member of the St. Nick’s women’s bowling league! Marge and Ziggy raised their daughter Debbie (Gary Anton) in the parish, and Marge’s three granddaughters sat with her most Sundays while growing up. She also has a great-grandson, Iverson, and a great-granddaughter, Quinn. They are delights in her life!

In 2009, Marge moved to Three Crowns Park and became actively involved there while making many friends. She took art classes, was part of the welcoming committee, and helped start a scholarship fund for young employees. Debbie attributes her mother’s longevity to the fact that Marge has always been a very sociable person, is always happy, doesn’t anger quickly, and has the biggest heart. Happy 100th Birthday, Marge!