Person:Virginia Katherine Marzolf (1)

OBITUARY

Virginia Katherine (Marzolf) Whitlock, 94, formerly of Durham, NH, died Dec. 23, 2007, at home in Exeter, NH, after a long period of declining health. She was born on Jan. 3, 1913, in Nauvoo, IL, a daughter of the late John and Susan (Koehler) Marzolf. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Dr. John B. Whitlock, who was a professor at the University of New Hampshire, and by three brothers and a sister. Mrs. Whitlock attended Nauvoo schools and graduated with honors from Carthage College, Carthage, IL. She held a masters degree in music from the University of Iowa. Prior to her marriage, she taught music in schools in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. In the 1950s, she was a supervisor of a project that pioneered electronic grading of academic achievement tests. Upon settling in Durham, NH, in 1958, Mrs. Whitlock joined the faculty of Exeter (NH) High School where she taught home economics until her retirement. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, professional honor society of women educators. As an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newington, NH, Mrs. Whitlock served as the director of the church choir for many years, member of the music committee, and participated in many church activities. Known for her love of gardening, she maintained well-manicured flower beds in her yard in Durham. She had entered and won prizes in several flower shows. During the post-WWII era, she and her family lived in New Orleans, LA, where Mrs. Whitlock grew roses that were used to decorate neighborhood floats for Mardi Gras parades. Mrs. Whitlock was president of the Durham Garden Club and led that group in several beautification projects for the town of Durham. She was a member of the Strafford County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, She also leaves six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 2PM at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road, Newington, NH. Relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service at 1PM at the church.

Burial will be in the Nauvoo, IL, City Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations, if desired, may be sent to the Whitlock Music Education Scholarship Fund at the University of NH.

Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home of Dover, NH, is in charge of arrangements.