Clarice Christianson

February 8, 2012

Clarice Marjorie Christianson, 88, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Thursday, February 3, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation was scheduled on Sunday, from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Clarice was born on September 24, 1923, to Fred and Matilda Anderson of Emmons, Minnesota. She graduated from the Emmons High School in 1941. She worked at the Banquet restaurant in Albert Lea, Minnesota after high school, where she learned a lot of her excellent cooking skills. On October 6, 1946, she was united in marriage to Tillman Christianson and they celebrated 62 years of marriage together. She was a full time wife and homemaker. Clarice and Tillman always were found together, whether at work or leisure. She was active in church, ladies aid, and circle and altar guild at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and was currently a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Clarice and Tillman farmed in Hartland Township, Worth County, Iowa, for 50 years. Clarice enjoyed taking care of the chickens and gathering eggs. She was known to many as the egg lady because she delivered eggs around Northwood to different businesses. After moving to Northwood, she worked for the Northwood-Kensett Elementary School in the cafeteria and also in the kitchen at the Northwood Lutheran Retirement Home for a number of years.

Clarice enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, polka dancing, listening to barbershop music and entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and baking many of her favorite dishes for family. She loved gardening and taking care of her flowers. She especially enjoyed playing games with the grandchildren.

Clarice was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Tillman.

She is survived by her two sons, Tom and his wife, Kathy (Leidal) Christianson and Ron and his wife, Linda (Hanson) Christianson, both of Northwood; three grandchildren who are all married, including Tim (Sara) Christianson, Kim (Heath) Merz and Erin (Phil) Bubb; and five great-grandchildren, Maddie Christianson, Gaven Merz, Max, Sam and Emmet Bubb; two brothers, Howard (Joyce) Anderson of Goldfield and Robert (Leona) Anderson of Kiester, Minnesota; five nieces; and one nephew.
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Priscilla Olson

February 8, 2012

Priscilla Magdalene Olson, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, February 4, 2012, at the Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 7, at the Faith Lutheran Church in London, Minnesota, with Pastor Kent Otterman officiating. Interment followed the service in the Deer Creek Valley Cemetery, rural Northwood, Iowa. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday. The Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

She was born on August 1, 1915 in Dawson, Minnesota, the daughter of Hans and Gunda (Hofseth) Bjornlie. She attended school in Dawson and continued her education at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. During World War II, Priscilla worked as a riveter in Renton, Washington. She returned to Minnesota after the war and on August 19, 1951, she was united in marriage to Irville Olson in Dawson, Minnesota. The couple made their home near Lyle, Minnesota, where Priscilla raised her family. Irville died on January 27, 2001.

Priscilla was a charter member of the Faith Lutheran Church in London. She enjoyed sewing, needle work and crocheting. Her faith and her family were very important in her life.

Priscilla is survived by her children, Gary (Caryl) Olson of Austin, Kathy Nornes of Moorhead and Carol (Phil) Schenck of New Ulm; seven grandchildren, Keri (Matt) Doyle, Kim Olson and her fiancé, Marc LeDuc, Leah (Josh) Wirth and Nick Nornes, David (Beth) Schenck, Michael (Jenny) Schenck and Daniel Schenck and his fiancée, Rachel Agurkis; five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Abby, Alex and Katie Schenck and Zoey Wirth; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Gunda Bjornlie; husband, Irville Olson; and three brothers and seven sisters.  
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Ellnora Willand

February 15, 2012

Ellnora Willand, 99, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, in Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 9, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial was in the Sion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills. Visitation was held on Wednesday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of North Iowa or to the First Lutheran Organ Fund.

Ellnora was born on March 5, 1912, to Bert and Matilda (Erickson) Anderson of Emmons, Minnesota. On June 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Walter Willand at the Lime Creek Lutheran Church, rural Emmons. She was a full-time wife and homemaker. She was active in the church, ladies aid, and circle and altar guild at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Ellnora’s hobbies included fishing, crocheting and gardening, puzzles, baking Norwegian treats and attending baseball games. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons, Wayne and his wife, Beverly of Albert Lea, Warren of Northwood and Ward and his wife, Emilie of Northwood; grandchildren, Wendy, Wynnette, Wanda, Wayde, Wendell, Wesley, Sara, Daniel, Matthew, Mark, Erin, Sue and Jesse; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Ellnora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; infant daughter, Marsha; daughtesr-in-law, Joyce Willand and Harriet Willand; siblings, William Anderson, Arthur Anderson, Malmin Anderson, Adrian Anderson, Waldemar Anderson and Roscelia Hagenson.
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Martha Knutson

February 15, 2012

Martha Knutson, age 102, of Northwood, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 11, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, February 10, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and continued one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

Martha Christine (Kloster) Knutson, was born on February 7, 1910 in Winnebago County, to parents Jonas and Trina (Lyngaas) Kloster. She was baptized and confirmed in Scarville and attended country school. In 1933, Martha was united in marriage with Selmer “Sam” Knutson at the Lutheran Parsonage in Scarville, Iowa. The couple made their home farming in Winnebago County until 1959, when they moved into Lake Mills. Martha worked for LM Plastics for over 30 years while Sam worked for the Lake Mills Creamery.

Martha enjoyed her family, spending time with them whenever she was able. She liked to play bingo, sharing coffee with friends and family, and was known for her potato salad and baked goods.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shirleen (Keith) Julson of Northwood; a brother, Charles Kloster of Austin, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Alvira Kloster of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Wendy (Richard) Davis of Waterville, Minnesota, Daniel Julson of Northwood, Kathy (Gene) Eilertson of Northwood and Kim Hennigar of Northwood; great-grandchildren, Richie (Kirsten) Davis, Tyler Julson, Hannah Julson, Hunter Julson, Bryson Hennigar, Levi Eilertson and Sara Rienhardt; and great-great-grandchildren, Addie Davis, Max Davis, Tatum Stratton and Jack Stratton; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sam Knutson; an infant son, Thomas; a grandson, Steven Julson; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Friends may contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
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Chad Williamson

February 15, 2012

Chad Nathan Williamson died on Friday, February 10, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 16, at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. Rev. Deb Miller will officiate. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. To sign the guestbook go to www.bayviewfuneral.com. 

Chad Nathan Williamson, was born on September 20, 1968 in Germany, to Donald Dean Jr. and Rita (Johnson) Williamson. At the age of nine months Chad and his family moved back to the United States. He grew up in Glenville, where he graduated from high school in 1987. Chad was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glenville, where he was confirmed. After graduation Chad worked for Cardinal Canvas until the company moved to South Dakota. Chad then continued his education at Vo-Tech in Albert Lea studying the electrical program. On October 16, 1993, Chad was united in marriage to Sherry Johnson at the United Methodist Church in Glenville. Together they were blessed with two sons, Jordan and Dylan. Chad and Sherry later divorced. He spent several years working at Farmland and later at Bridon Cordage as an electrician and maintenance supervisor. On September 22, 2011, he was united in marriage to Kim Klapperich at South Lake Tahoe.

Chad was a loving and devoted husband. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with all of his children and grandchildren who will greatly miss their Papa. Chad enjoyed keeping busy and spending time outside, especially fishing. He was a member of the Fountain Lake Sportsman’s Club. Chad enjoyed vacationing in Colorado and was excited for trips to Virginia and Florida this year with Kim.

Survivors include his wife, Kim; sons, Jordan Williamson (Melanie Langfald) and Dylan Williamson; stepchildren, Genika and fiancé, Brandon Snyder, Mallory and Katie Klapperich; grandchildren, Matisyn, Mackenzi and Carter; mother, Rita Williamson; sister, Tonya Williamson; grandmother, Evelyn Williamson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Chad was preceded in death by his father, Donald Dean Williamson Jr.; grandparents, Donald Williamson Sr. and Douglas and Marian Johnson; uncle, Doug Williamson; and cousins, Derek Olson and William Cech.
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Anna Marie Clayton

February 22, 2012

Anna Marie (Moretz) Clayton, 70, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at her home, after a brave battle against cancer.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends called from 4-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. There was a 6:00 p.m. Eagles memorial service at the funeral home. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers were grandsons, Mike Carney, Chad Myers, Jacob Mulholland, Matthew Jenkins, Brady Mulholland, Joshua Pedersen and Ethan Pedersen. Lunch followed the services at the St. Olaf Church.

She was born on December 1, 1941 in Northwood, Iowa, to Guy and Myrtle (Brunsvold) Moretz. She grew up in Northwood and obtained her GED. On November 21, 1973, she married Daniel Clayton from Austin, Minnesota. The couple lived in Austin, where she worked several jobs and with Dan raised six children. She attended the St. Olaf Church and was active in many of the church’s outreach ministries. Anna was proud to be a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s Auxiliary and served as Madame President of the Auxiliary for two terms. Her hobbies included gardening, embroidery, word puzzles, cooking, homemaking and loving her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel; daughters, Cheryl and Paul Jenkins of Austin, Robyn and Mark Byers of Austin and Elizabeth and Brad Mulholland of Lakeville; sons, Randy Pedersen of Austin, Rodney Pedersen of Austin and Ryan and Jennifer Pedersen of Visalia, California; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Eskildson of Loyal, Wisconsin and Marjorie Low of Northwood; brothers, Russell Moretz of Hanlantown, Arthur Moretz of Northwood, Wayne Moretz of Bozeman, Montana and Alan Moretz of Northwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard Moretz and Donald Moretz; brother-in-law, Glen Eskildson; and sisters-in-law, Perilan Moretz and Irene Moretz.
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Benhart Berg

February 29, 2012

Benhart Royal Berg, 75, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 22, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Karen Grandall officiating. Visitation was held after 12:00 noon, on Wednesday, at the church.

Benhart Royal Berg, son of Jeffrey and Marie (Bendickson) Berg, was born on June 30, 1936 in Northwood. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. He graduated high school in 1956 from Northwood. On August 4, 1968, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Aspland at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Ben was employed at Freeborn Foods in Albert Lea, where he later retired in 2002.

Ben was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, working on cars and feeding the squirrels peanuts by hand. He was also an employee of Bridley Auto Salvage.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis; three children, John Berg (son of a previous marriage) of Northwood, Curtis Berg of Northwood and Joan Berg (a special friend, Denny) of Mason City; five grandchildren, Tina Berg, Tiffany (Joshua) Mellen, Nathan Berg, Trisha Hagin and Robert; one great-grandchild, Jessica; two brothers, James (Kathy) Berg of Northwood and Darrell Berg of Northwood; sister-in-law, Marsha Berg of Fertile; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jeffrey, Jason and Allen; and a sister, Sharon.
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Marjorie Ann Sime

February 29, 2012

Marjorie Ann (Hartman) Sime, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, February 27, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service time on Monday at the church. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie was born on July 13, 1931 in Allison, Iowa, the daughter of Rhiner and Edith (Hilbrand) Hartman. She received her education in the Allison and Crystal Lake Community Schools, graduating from the Crystal Lake High School. Marge also graduated from Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls and Mankato State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Marge began her career in education in St. Ansgar. She subsequently taught in Northwood before leaving to raise her family. She resumed teaching in Lake Mills and retired in 1993 after 27 years. She was united in marriage to Dale Sime on August 14, 1955, at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, Iowa. They farmed and raised their family west of Northwood. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a large gathering of family and friends at Randy Sime’s in 2005.

The joy of Marge’s life was spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and having her family over for Sunday dinner. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking pictures and videos. The family is blessed with videos from the mid-1960s to 2004 because of her efforts. She enjoyed sewing and especially making quilts. She and Dale had memorable trips to Europe and in the U.S. She was a faithful member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, and was a member of the Julia Circle and the Kitchen Committee at the church.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dale Sime of Northwood; her children, Glenda (David) Stahl of Mound, Minnesota and Randy (Sandy) Sime of Northwood; her grandchildren, Katie (Kyle) Baker of The Colony, Texas, Angie Sime of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, Bryan Sime of Northwood and Shelby Stahl of Mound, Minnesota; her sister, Jean (Virgil) Helm of Crystal Lake, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Agnes Hartman of Crystal Lake and Janiece Gordon of Albert Lea, Minnesota; a brother-in-law, Donald (Elaine) Sime of Roseville, Minnesota; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Her parents; a brother, Ronald Hartman; sister-in-law, Dorothy Meyer and brothers-in-law, Warren Gordon and Merrill Meyer; preceded her in death.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
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Marlene Olson

March 7, 2012

Marlene Evelyn Olson, age 74, of Lamar, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 1, at the Daniel Funeral Home, where the family received friends from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday. Burial was in the Jackson Cemetery in Jackson, Minnesota. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice Compassus or the American Cancer Society in care of the Daniel Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net

Marlene was born on December 1, 1937 in London, Minnesota, one of the four children of John and Josephine (Morris) Loftaas. On July 17, 1955 at Deer Creek, Minnesota, she married Alton Groven and this union was blessed by three sons, Stephen, Dennis and Robert, and a daughter, Allene. After this marriage ended in divorce, Marlene married Rodney Olson on June 25, 1969 and they had two sons, Dale and Rod. In addition to being a homemaker, Marlene had worked for Wells Meat Processing Plant in Wells, Minnesota; Electricraft Manufacturing in Minnesota; and from 1981 until 1994, for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association in Missouri.

She enjoyed crocheting and many will continue to be warmed by the comfort of the blankets and Afghans she shared with family and friends. She loved to feed and watch hummingbirds and was a collector of angels, birds and ducks. Marlene treasured time spent with family and the greatest joy in her life was being a grandma. She was also a Joplin tornado survivor.

Survivors include four sons and their wives, Stephen and Marilynn Groven of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Dennis and Shelly Groven of Aurora, Colorado, Robert and Cheryl Groven of Osseo, Minnesota and Rod and Michelle Olson of Neosho, Missouri; a daughter, Allene and husband, Ed Belcher of Sheldon, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel, Stephanie, Joseph, Jessica, Amy, Amber, Jeremy, Aaron, Jeremy Belcher, Kim, Tiffany, Taylor and Brent; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Carol Loftaas; and several nieces and nephews.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney; her parents; two brothers, Keith and James Loftaas; a sister, Mae Hackett; an infant son, Dale Olson; and two grandchildren, David and Matthew Groven.
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Gene Weitzel

March 7, 2012

Gene Conrad Weitzel, 79, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 3, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, with Pastor Barbara Wills officiating. Following the service, military honors were accorded at the church by members of the “Our Buddies” VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. According to his wishes, cremation followed the funeral service with inurnment at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the church. The family would like to suggest that if friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Sunset Rest Cemetery Memorial Fund in care of “Our Buddies” VFW Memorial Post #6779, in Northwood.

Gene Conrad Weitzel, was born on March 31, 1932 in Wells, Minnesota, the first of 11 children, the son of Conrad “Tony” and Berneice (Genke) Weitzel. Gene attended the Hayward Country School and Mason City Schools. Gene joined the Army at the age of 17 on March 18, 1950, and served in the infantry during the Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart. He also served in the Vietnam conflict, receiving the Bronze Star Medal for keeping the air field at Bien Hoa operating under adverse conditions. Gene also served two tours of duty in France with pipeline companies. His family was with him on these tours and three of his six children were born in France. Upon retiring from the Army on June 30, 1970, Gene accepted the position of Chief of Police in Northwood. He also held various jobs over the years, including security guard at Winnebago Industries, high school custodian, sheriff of Worth County, factory work and custodian at the post office. His favorite job was custodian of the Northwood-Kensett High School. He loved the kids and took pride in “his” clean building.

Gene was very active in VFW and was past commander and quartermaster. He was also active and a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and knew God as his Savior. Gene met the love of his life, Verna Kalvig, a cute WAC at Ft. Riley, Kansas, and after a whirlwind courtship of three months they were married on May 3, 1952, in the post chapel. Gene loved life, his wife of 59 years and his six children and their families.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Verna (Kalvig) Weitzel of Northwood; four sons, Gene Weitzel II and Paul Weitzel of Northwood, Frank (Donna) Weitzel of Williamsburg, Virginia and John (Stacy) Weitzel of Waterville, Minnesota; two daughters, Christine (Arnie) Dorenkamp of Hanlontown and Susan (Luane) Lau of Glenville, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Sue) Weitzel of Albert Lea, Minnesota; four sisters, Mary Geistler of Manly, Elizabeth (Wayne) Groe of Elk Point, South Dakota and Kathy and Connie of Texas; sisters-in-law, Jackie Anderson of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Woodie Weitzel of Refugio, Texas, Dorothy (James) Schoolcraft of Hudson, Caroline Kalvig of Northwood and Betty Jane Kalvig of Mason City; and brothers-in-law, Donald (Shirley) Kalvig and Arthur (Cathy) Kalvig of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Berneice Weitzel; four brothers, Donald in infancy, Billy Dean, John and Robert; his sister, Marie; and one great-grandson, Courtland.
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Marlene Hulshizer

March 7, 2012

Marlene Carol Hulshizer, 71, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 2, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood with Pastor Karen Grandall officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 1, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service time on March 2 at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Marlene Carol Hulshizer, was born on March 27, 1940 in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Orlo and Della (Perau) Jensen. Marlene was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on April 11, 1954, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, Iowa. She received her education in the St. Ansgar public schools, graduating from the St. Ansgar High School in 1958. Marlene also attended Minneapolis Business College. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jay” Hulshizer on September 20, 1959, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and to this union four children were born. After their marriage Marlene worked as a secretary for Wallace Johnson in Northwood and for 17 years cooked for Congregate Meals and Meals on Wheels in Northwood. She also worked briefly at Sue’s Cornerpost.

Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grand dog Sasha; playing Shanghai and 500 cards; golfing; fishing; reading; crocheting; and gardening. Marlene was a member of the First Lutheran Church and Rachel Circle and held may offices; was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher and a Boy Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H Leader. For many years, she was the Girl Scout Nut Lady; belonged to Twenties Study Club; was Agape Ministry Coordinator; held several local, district and state offices in the VFW Auxiliary; and was on the Northwood Board of Adjustment.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra Athey of Northwood, Trisha (Doug) Lang of Osage and Douglas (Erin) Hulshizer of Colorado; seven grandchildren, Courtney and Mitchell Athey of Northwood, Abbie and Andrew Lang of Osage and Allison, Kate and Megan Hulshizer of Colorado; her sister, LaDonna (Tom) Gratias of Clive; brothers-in-law, Gene Hulshizer of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald (Marcia) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar and Russell (Marlene) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar; as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Wayne Hulshizer; son, Scott Wayne who died in infancy; and a grandson, Nicholas Drew Hulshizer.
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