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Marsden Longden Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Marsden Longden
William Edwards
October 6, 2020
Even as time marches forward, my memories of you & Mars & folk dancing were cemented back to the early 80's when I was back in Chicago living in Rogers Park. I have made wonderful friendships because of "Sanna & Mars" and to date, talk about it to friends (old & new). Among the people I've mentioned this to is Marilyn Rea Beyer, Rich's successor on the WFMT Midnight Special. Two of the alumni from yours & Mars' weekly get-togethers I have promoted with her - Don Jacobs & Terran Doehrer. Besides our Monday nites at Levy Center, I still have a beautiful visual of the Evanston street parties also a "Sanna & Mars" signature. I was so awed of the synergy of you both - your energy, your compassion to teach, and both of you being you. I miss that terribly - I miss Mars, miss you - one of the most difficult things to give up when I relocated back to Milwaukee. When we get this terrible COVID-19 behind us, I look forward to coming down for the Evanston Art Fair and hoping we run into each other. G-d Bless.
October 25, 2014
Sanna my heart goes out to you Mars was a
wonderful guy , always willing to help out
He will be missed The Golub family
October 24, 2014
Sanna,
Both Jackie and I have always kept fond memories of Mars and you during our Chicago days. Our deepest sympathy to you....fondly
Jackie and Gus
Alexandra Heath
October 23, 2014
I send my warmest condolences to Sanna & all of Mars' people for the loss of this much-loved family member. I also take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for the love and care shown by both Mars & Sanna to my daughter Belinda Summers thru a period in her life when it was much needed. And for the enduring friendship they have shown her ever since. Thank you, Good People,
October 21, 2014
Oh how we love Mars and will miss everything about him. What a joy to have him in our lives. Much love to our dear friend Sanna. Katherine and Lloyd in Salt Lake City
Mike and Arlene Brennan
October 20, 2014
The world s a better place for Mars having been in it. Our condolences to Sanna and all the family.
October 18, 2014
Sanna,
So sorry for your loss.
Marvelene
Mike Okrent
October 17, 2014
Sanna, I am so sorry.
Paul Collins
October 15, 2014
I met Mars at folk dancing at the University of Chicago back in the 1970s. We danced many places over the years and it was fun.
In the obit, someone mentioned that folks were considering doing a book of Mars's jokes. I can recall Mars telling me jokes that I had told him 5 to 10 (or more) years before. I'd let him finish and I would tell him that I thought I had told him that joke years before. We'd have a laugh about it.
Sometimes when he told me one of my jokes, I'd wait until he got to the punchline and then beat him to it. We'd laugh about that too. Let me say that maybe slightly less than half of the jokes that Mars told me were jokes I had never heard before.
The last time I saw Mars was at the Monday night dance group - I believe it was two weeks before his passing. Yes, he had a new joke for me that evening.
I was always amazed that once he got a smart phone, he was constantly checking the sports scores. In the old days, we'd have to go out to listen to the car radio to get the latest scores. But once Mars got connected with his smart phone, he had to keep abreast of the latest scores.
I'll miss Mars a lot. (Paul Collins)
Bill Edwards
October 14, 2014
Sanna, I am so stunned & saddened tonight to learn of Mars' premature journey to heaven. I cherished our Monday nite Folk Dancing at the Levy Center during my Rogers Park time. Because of your leadership & making this group possible, I made precious friendships, including meeting a good friend/neighbor of my late Uncle & a "cousin-in-law" I never knew. I remember fondly a "street dance" you & Mars organized at your home during one Summer - - missed terribly being a part of the Folk dance festivities & camaraderie after relocating back to Milwaukee. This is just starting to sink in as I know this was totally unexpected. Miss you & offering my heartfelt condolences & best wishes to you and your family. Mars was so precious as you are ... G-DSPEED.
Ed King
October 14, 2014
Sanna,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I saw you and Mars in DC a couple of years ago, it felt like all was so right with the world. This is so unexpected. I hope you will find comfort in remembering all that was so good in Mars. Mars was also a great accordionist, and I can still remember him playing for us at performances. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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October 13, 2014
Sanna
I am so sorry about the death of your husband.
He will live on in your memory.
Esther
you stayed with us in Iowa City when you performed at Roosevelt School many years ago
Craig Williams
October 13, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss, Sanna. It's so painful to know Mars is not here. I wish you peace. No-one can make up for your loss. Many of your friends will be of service to lighten the load.
October 13, 2014
Sanna,
I remember so vividly the laughter, and Mars' warmth and generosity, about him whenever I visited. I am so saddened. Please know you are very much in my thoughts. Warm hugs, Jerry Garfield
Andrea Mitchell
October 13, 2014
Sanna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, we are thinking of you here at Appalachian State University. Andrea
October 13, 2014
Such a sweet, sweet man--fun to be around, great story teller, and all-around good guy! Sanna, my thoughts are with you. Much love and many hugs, Barb Stevanson
October 13, 2014
Dear Sanna,
So very sorry to hear your sad, sad news. A shock to all. Mars was a beautiful, delightful soul. He will be be missed by many and never forgotten.
Love, Jacquie
October 12, 2014
Sanna, our hearts go out to you on the loss of Mars. He will be greatly missed by the dance community and everyone who knew him. Words are not adequate, so we send love and prayers. May peace come to you.
Love, Midge and Gordon Olsen
October 12, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of Mars Longden's passing! He was a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed!
October 12, 2014
Dear Sanna & Mick,
I was so saddened to hear of Mars passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clifford Levy
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