Marguerite S. Endsley

Marguerite S. Endsley, 80, 3808 Rockview Court, died at her home May 21, 2006. She was born Sept. 25, 1925 in Bradford, Penn., to Carl Axel and Helen (McIntyre) Shelgren. After graduating from Bradford High School, Marguerite entered the Army Cadet Nurse Corps at Arnet Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, N.Y. She graduated in 1947 as a registered nurse. She married her life partner of 57 years, David W. Endsley, Sept. 24, 1948 in Bradford, Penn. They resided in Robinson, Ill., for over 30 years before moving to Duluth. Maggie was dedicated to her family, her granddaughters, and her six great-grandsons. She was an active member of the Presbyterian church in Bradford and Robinson. She was active with her own children and grandchildren in Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and Girl Scouts for over 40 years. She is survived by her husband, David; son, John David (Jean) of Chilton, Wisc.; daughters, Sarah Wright of Minneapolis, and Carolyn (Neil) Dunlap of Houston, Texas; granddaughters, Erin of Duluth, Kacey (Jon) Williamson of Superior, Wisc., and Lorah (Chris) Bongiovani of Moorhead, Kate of Urbana, Ill.; brother, John Donald (Lucy) of Lake Wales, Fla.; and great grandsons, Erik, Kyle, Cameron, Jonathan, Charlie Joe, and Gino. We would like to give our deepest thanks and appreciation to David Arvold MD, Linda Hesch RN, and Valerie Olson CNA from St. Luke's and St. Luke's Hospice. FAMILY GATHERING:of remembrance will be held later in the summer. Memorials may be given to a children's organization of your choosing. Services entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota, (218) 624-5200.