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Marcella Flaten Obituary
Funeral services for Marcella will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with Pastor Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will follow in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church Friday.
Marcella Eugene Flaten was born in Trail County, N.D., to Amanda (Norgaard) and Lewis Sletten on March 24, 1926. She received her education in the rural schools of North Dakota. She was bilingual and was proud of her Norwegian heritage. Marcella was baptized and confirmed at the Little Forks Church in Hatton, N.D.
On June 9, 1943, she wed Ardell Flaten and became a prairie farmer's wife. To this union four children were born.
The family moved to Iowa in 1959, first to Rudd and then in 1961 to Klemme.
Of the jobs that Marcy had throughout her life, the fondest memories are those of the Triangle Cafe, accounting for Dad with Flaten Construction, and her many children in a long child-care career of 32 years.
Marcella also worked at Bueller's Cafe in Mason City, Korleski's Grocery in Klemme and at the Klemme Golf Course. She was also a great lefse maker.
Before passing away she handed down her recipes to her granddaughter. She also loved to play the piano and yodel.
A good garage sale, picnics with family at Indian Lake and canning time in the fall were some of her most favorite things to do and share with others.
Marcella is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ardell of Klemme; children, Richard of Klemme, Roger (Barb) of Britt, Susan Johnson (George) of Mason City and Wayne (Jan) of Garner; sisters, Marion and Dorthy; brothers, Marvin, Elroy and Franklin; and 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, two brothers and many dear friends and family members.
Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510.
Memories and Condolences
for Marcella Flaten
Cary Crosby
March 16, 2011
Roger and family.....My prayers are with you at this time. I love you all as my own family and I hope God watches over you and helps you in your time of need.
Wanda Casseks Eckberg
March 13, 2011
Roger and Sue i canr find the word to express how sorry i am to hear about your mom s passing your in my prayers Wanda Cassels Eckberg
Dorothy (Peebles) Blakesley
March 11, 2011
Ardie & Family:
I remember all the visits I would make to your house with my dad and Marcy, no matter what she was busy doing, always took time to entertain me (or however many of us kids tagged along with dad!) and she had so much love and happiness to share. She also was an awesome cook! Keep all the happy and fond memories alive within you. My thoughts and prays are with all of you during this difficult time.
Diane & Curt Stadtlander
March 10, 2011
Marcy's laughter will truly be missed. Many fond memories of her sitting at Grandma Alice's and talking Norwegian stuff. I'm sure Grandma and Marie went to meet her at the gates and have shared an "uff-da" or two already. Our sincere sympathy and prayers to her family. Diane and Curt Stadtlander
Gordon Heginger
March 10, 2011
i would like to send my sympathies to the Flaten Family on Marcy's passing.Marcy will be missed by lots of people that knew her.
Charlotte Milas
March 10, 2011
The Flaten Family..words will not be enough to say how much Marcella meant to us all..Her voice and laughter will forever be on our minds. We all loved her dearly..She will be greatly missed..Our mother would always say..When the golden sun is setting to the pathway you have trod, let your name in golden to written in the autograph of God. Love you all your cousin..Charlotte,Terry and family
Barb/LeAnna Funk
March 10, 2011
To the flaten family:
My heart goes out to you, as i just lost my husband a month ago. I feel your pain. It does get better as time goes on.
Love all of you!! Barb and LeAnna Funk
Jane McClure
March 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and have posted a link to Marcy's obituary on the Klemme, Iowa Facebook page. Marcy will definitely be missed! I still enjoy her recipes. . .
Jerry & Mary Schreiber
March 10, 2011
Roger & Barb and families, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your memories will keep her with you forever. God Bless all.
Roger and Judy Wiemann
March 10, 2011
To Ardie, Roger, Sue and Family, God Bless you all. Marcy was a fun lady to be around. She enjoyed lif and her family was important to her. The Grandkids was special in there own way . Marcy always was full of life and always had a smile and laughter. She left a message to you all Take each day and live it to the fullest and enjoy everything. God Bless you all.
Randy+ Ramona Wright
March 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Morgan Larson
March 10, 2011
Papa,
I loved Marcy and I'm terribly sorry all this has happened. My prayers go out to you and your family. She will be missed by many. I remember dancing in the kitchen to "This Kiss" whenever it came on the radio with her, and eating all those delicious sweet and red pickles. She was the best wife to you and also the best and my favorite babysitter I have ever had. I will miss her greatly. She will always have a huge impact on my life, and a large part of my heart.
With all my love,
Morgan Larson
Teri Ostendorf
March 10, 2011
Kari & Kristi,
So sorry to hear of your Grandmother's passing. May the wonderful memories you have help ease your sorrows.
Jo Ann Ver Helst
March 10, 2011
Ardie and Family
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Cherish all your wonderful memories of this great lady.I will cherish the talks and laughs that we shared together. Deepest Sympathy
Deb Tritch (Houdek)
March 10, 2011
Roger and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
CindyJo/ Merlyn Brown
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Flaten family at this time.
Jayne Bitker
March 10, 2011
Roger my prayers are with you and your family.
Ron & Jan Dempsey
March 10, 2011
Our sympathy to the Flaten family, I shared a short time with Marcella on our trips to Mason City, she was a joy to visit with, we had many good laughs...
Connie Steinlicht
March 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marilyn Hanson
March 9, 2011
My prayers are with each and everyone of you. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed.
Susan & Mark Hohenfield
March 9, 2011
Roger and family:
We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. She will be truly missed.
Sue & Mark Hohenfield
Tammy Weber-Arnold
March 9, 2011
Roger and family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of ur mom she was a great lady and she will be deeply missed.
Eric Johnson
March 9, 2011
To the Flaten Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know she will be missed by many.
March 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Terry and Sue Kaduce
Larry Bachman
March 9, 2011
To the Flaten Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember all the fun times with her. She really was a very nice and caring person.
Gary Clabaugh
March 9, 2011
To Wayne, Susan, Rick, Roger and all the family, please accept my sincerest condolences on your moms' passing. She was a special lady with a kind heart and a great sense of humor, she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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