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Dave and family.Sorry to hear about your mom. May God be with you.
Steve& Barb Meyer
October 09, 2024 | Spencer, IA
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Marjorie A. Solberg
Emmetsburg, Iowa
About
DIED
October 1, 2024
LOCATION
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Obituary
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In Loving Memory
Marjorie A. Solberg
February 19, 1936 - October 1, 2024
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charitable organization of your choice.
VISITATION
Friday, October 4, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa
SERVICE
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa
INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Marjorie Ann (Christenson) Solberg died peacefully at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, IA on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
The daughter of Ray and Hazel (Sword) Christenson, she was born in Freeborn County, Geneva, MN on Wednesday, February 19, 1936, the first of 13 children (10 boys and 3 girls.) She graduated from Emmons (MN) High School in 1954 where she received the Citizenship Award.
Marjorie and Phillip Eugene Solberg were united in marriage on Sunday, June 20, 1954. They lived in Anchorage, AK for two years while Phillip served in the U.S. Army.
Following his military service they farmed near Cylinder, IA until they retired to Emmetsburg, IA in 1984. In 1977 Marjorie was honored by the Palo Alto County Pork Producers for “Outstanding Pork Production by a Woman.”
Phillip died on Friday, April 10, 1987 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN at age 54.
In 1984 Marjorie began her home baking business “Marjorie’s Goodies” which she continued for 34 years. She also loved handiwork, sewing over 100 hand-quilted quilts and many embroidered and counted cross stitch items. She was also a flower lover and enjoyed her beautiful garden.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter JuLee (Jeff) Buchman of Sioux City, IA; her two sons, David (Barbara) Solberg of Spencer, IA and Bennie (Robin) Solberg of Newtown, PA; grandchildren Carisa (Rob) Keeling, Laura Yungbluth, Connie (Josh) Guertin, Meredeth (Blake) Rife, Grant (Bao) Buchman, Matthew Solberg and by love Hoi (Reez) Kinchella and 16 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip; parents Raymond and Hazel Christenson; 3 brothers, Raymond, Steven and Palmer Christenson and granddaughter Grace Susan Solberg.
The family thanks the staff of St. Luke Lutheran Home and Avera at Home Hospice for
their loving care extended to Marjorie. Thank you also to Martin-Mattice Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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David, Barb and Families, our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Richard/Kathryn Dalen
October 07, 2024 | Estherville, IA
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What alot of great times and memories I have of Majorie and family. Thank you for that. May you rest in peace.
Joan Hodgson
October 06, 2024 | Menomonie, WI
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i so wanted to come to the visitation and the funeral, but at 95 the legs do not stand or walk well. We had such a wonderful time with Marjorie and Phil in Alaska and were even at the hospital to welcome Julee to the world. I always said that Marj and Philip were the only couple we knew who were able to save money on a military man's pay in Alaska as it was such an expensive place to live. Marjorie baked all their bread and cooked from scratch. We had a huge garden and anything in it...
Myram Tunnicliff
October 05, 2024 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
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This is so sad. She will be missed so much by her family. Her legacy of her famous cookies will be forever remembered as well as her deep kindness. My sympathies to her families.
Joyce Keeling
October 04, 2024 | Ankeny, IA
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Bennie: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debra Weston
October 04, 2024 | Estherville, IA | Classmate
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What a wonderful happy person Marge was when ever we saw her. Always so caring and kind! And the cookies and cakes were exceptional! Marge was a treat! I am sure she will be missed. My sympathy to her family. She was grand! Marcia
Marcia Beatty
October 04, 2024 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
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Pat Darnell
October 04, 2024
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My sister was a kind and gentle soul!
I have such great memories of Margie and Phil on their farm as a young girl, and getting the chance to be with my sister.
Rosie
October 04, 2024 | Owatonna, MN | Family
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