Helene M. Schroeder (Marge), age 89, died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Ocean Grove, NJ. She was born on March 15, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ to Henry and Helen Knueppel. She graduated from A.I. Demarest High school in Hoboken where she met her husband to be, Albert Schroeder. Helene worked for the Perth Amboy and Parlin YMCAs and then the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office for 25 years. Helene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Albert Schroeder; her son in law Albert McNamara and her beloved dog Wain. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Schroeder, son and daughter in law Brian and Eva Marie Schroeder, beloved granddaughter Emily Schroeder and adopted nieces Doreen and Joyce Bouille. Helene's sense of humor and easy laughter was a gift to all who knew her. She was a life-long art student, loved painting and was a member of the Art Society of Monmouth County. As a Master Gardener with the Rutgers Monmouth County Master Gardeners Program, she delighted in volunteering her time at their various events. Visitors are welcome Thursday, October 18th from 4 to 7 pm at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday at 10 am at Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 186 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, with burial following at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rutgers Monmouth County Master Gardner's Program would be appreciated.