Service Information
Malene A. Carlson, age 86, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Malene Anne Carlson was born on July 2, 1937, in Crookston, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Norman and Alfreda (Sattre) Torgerson. Malene was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. She received her High School diploma from Moorhead HS in 1955. She continued her education at Concordia University in Secondary Education/English in 1959.
On June 9, 1962, Malene was united in marriage to Jerry Carlson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Jon and Daniel. Malene and Jerry made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage until Jerry passed away on February 29, 2020.
Malene enjoyed playing bridge with friends. cards with family, her involvement in P.E.O., and she was an avid reader. She especially enjoyed spending time at the lake with her whole family, along with her siblings and their families while the kids were growing up. Her two boys were her pride and joy, and she loved watching them compete in their high school and college sporting events.
Malene passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 86 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Malene is survived by her:
Sons, Jon Carlson and his wife, Heidi of St. Peter, MN,
Daniel Carlson and his wife, Gina, of Wayzata, MN,
Grandchildren, Calleigh, Grace, and Josephine Carlson, Charlie, Emily, and Jack Huminski;
Many other relatives and friends.
Malene is preceded in death by her Parents, Norman and Alfreda Torgerson; Husband, Jerry Carlson; and siblings, Jon Torgerson and Susan (Torgerson) Herbert.
Kathleen McGraw says
From: Kathleen McGraw…. Some famous person once said: “ Geography made us neighbors & history made us friends.”… The Carlson, McGraw & Prihoda families were blessed as next door neighbors in our old, great homes on Washington Ave. for 40+ years & 50+ years as Friends! … How blessed our 9 children (Jon & Dan -Jill & Lori – Patty, Mike, Patrick, Sean, Shannon) & their parents are and were! /km
Karen Scott says
Jon and Dan,
Your mom was very special, and it saddens me to hear of her passing. Your mom genuinely cared about people and had a way of making each person feel important. I especially enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor! Your mom was a good friend to my mom. They both had a competitive spirit that ultimately rubbed off on we kids. It played a big part in our success not only athletically, but in life. Your mom was very proud of you both!
Hutch was a great place to grow up, and those positive memories will always be with you. Thinking of you as you navigate the immense loss and wishing you peace and comfort in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Tom Scott says
Very sorry for your loss. Nothing but fond memories of growing up with your folks watching over and helping all of our tennis exploits as kids. Your Mom was such a kind soul. My thoughts are with you during this tough time. Take Care.