Marvin Douglas Sangsland Sr.
Marvin Douglas Sangsland Sr.
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South Emerson Church of God
3939 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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Marvin Douglas Sangsland Sr., 81, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away August 16, 2025. Marvin was born October 28, 1943 to the late Carl and Inga (Bjerkesett) Sangsland in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Visitation is Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 am at South Emerson Church of God, Indianapolis.
Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am.
Burial to follow on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
More information to appear when available.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
6
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
South Emerson Church of God
3939 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Send FlowersSep
6
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
South Emerson Church of God
3939 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Send FlowersSep
8
Services provided by
Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood