Service Information
Marjorie “Margie” Eckberg, age 79, Wife of Garfield Eckberg, of Nicollet, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 1, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church in rural St. Peter, Lake Prairie Township, Minnesota with interment in the church cemetery.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL AT THE CHURCH.
Obituary
Marjorie Ann (Briest) Eckberg was born on August 6, 1938, in Gaylord, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Donald and Leorna (Bierstedt) Briest. Marjorie was baptized in 1938, as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith in May of 1952, both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. She received her education at District #9 country school for seven years and was a graduate and the Salutatorian of the Gaylord High School Class of 1956. Marjorie furthered her education for LPN training at Union Hospital in New Ulm. From 1957-1959, she worked at the Arlington Clinic.
On June 19, 1959, Marjorie was united in marriage to Garfield Eckberg at Trinity Lutheran Church. After their marriage, the couple farmed in New Sweden Township in Nicollet County. She was a loving wife, homemaker and mother. Marjorie and Garfield were blessed with five children, Thomas, Paul, James, Peter, Ann-Marie. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Marjorie was a member of Scandian Grove Lutheran Church in Norseland Township. She was active with the Ladies Aide; was a Sunday school teacher and had served on the Church Council. She was also a 4-H leader; served for many years on the Farm Bureau Women’s Council both at the county and state levels. Marjorie also did community baking for many years, and collected clothing in the community for a family in Appalachian at Christmas time for many years. She also worked in the food service at Oak Terrace and Sibley East School in Gaylord.
Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress, an avid reader and she also enjoyed gardening.
Marjorie passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota at the age of 79 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Marjorie is survived by her:
Husband, Garfield Eckberg of Nicollet, MN;
Children, Thomas (Ann) Eckberg of Gaylord, MN,
Paul (Connie) Eckberg of Gaylord, MN,
Peter (Tami) Eckberg of Maple Grove, MN, and
Ann Marie (Mark) Strange of Bloomington, MN;
Daughter-In-Law, Pam Eckberg;
15 Grandchildren, Jessica (Rick) Linde, Joel (Katie) Eckberg, Maxwell (Ashley) Eckberg, Megan (fiancé Lukas) Eckberg, Samuel (Allison) Eckberg, Casey Eckberg, Mackenzie (Zach) Lyon, Marissa (fiancé Wesley) Eckberg, Sarah (Albert) Reyes, Heidi (Paul) Scheurer, Emily Eckberg, Mary Eckberg, Rebecca Eckberg, Julia Strange and Charolette Strange;
10 Great-Grandchildren, Aiden Eckberg, Talin Eckberg, Avery Eckberg, Braxton Kurth, Aubrey Scheurer, Mason Linde, Brooklynn Linde, Ava Eckberg, Basil Eckberg, Leorna Lyon;
Nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her Parents, Donald and Leorna Briest; Son, James Eckberg.
Theresa & Wayne Bjorklund says
What a kind and loving woman! Wishing the Eckberg Family many wonderful memories.?
Ken/Virginia Landkammer says
We are sorry for your loss. She is resting in the arms of our Lod and Savior
Patty Grochow says
What a beautiful looking lady. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Schulte says
Dear Garfield and family, I was saddened to hear of Margie’s death. Her smile and sense of humor are what I will always remember about her. I offer my sympathy to you all.
Sincerely
Kay
Fredericksen says
We are so sad to hear if Margie’s passing. She was such a dignified lady and had so many talents. Thank heaven she touched our lives. I’m sure she’ll be adding new windows in heaven. Love and hugs to her family and friends, John n Renee
Angela Bushman says
Margie’s loving warmth made an enormous impact on an entire community! I know her spirit will live on in her loved ones and in the entire New Sweden community.
Bennett Osmonson says
Garfield and family; Sympathy to you for your loss. We enjoyed getting to know her and the many times shared.
Friends Gloria & Bennett
Rebecca E. Karstad says
Ah, one of the great church ladies! Thank you Margie for all you did! Thinking of you, dear family.