Service Information
Margaret May Alrick, age 100, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Service will be held.
Memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Obituary
Margaret May Alrick was born on March 16, 1921, in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Abner and Lillian (Nelson) Nerhaugen. Margaret was baptized as an infant in Star Prairie, Wisconsin, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Duluth, Minnesota. She received her education in Duluth and was a graduate with the Duluth High School class of 1939. She furthered her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska where she studied home economics.
On August 27, 1943, Margaret was united in marriage to Jay Alrick in Duluth, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Gretchen, Karen, Jane and John. During the war, Jay and Margaret resided in Hastings, Nebraska and New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota, in 1947. Margaret and Jay shared 72 years of marriage before Jay passed away on January 13, 2016.
Margaret enjoyed helping at the Alrick store from time to time, otherwise she loved to take care of her husband and children. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she served on the choir. She was also a member of P.E.O and Crow River Golf Club.
Margaret enjoyed playing golf, downhill skiing, knitting, traveling and playing bridge. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Margaret passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 100 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Margaret is survived by her:
Children, Gretchen Blount of Mound, MN,
Karen Jafvert and her husband, Bill of New Brighton, MN,
Jane Swenson and her husband, Michael of Eagan, MN,
John Alrick and his wife, Sue of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Kristen (Mark) Kierski, Jeff Swenson, Adam (Courtney) Blount, John (Amber) Swenson, Abby (Jason) Cardinal, Michael (Erin) Alrick, Ben (Amber) Jafvert, Brian Jafvert;
Great- Grandchildren, Jacob, Ceci, Olivia and Will Stickney-Jafvert, Sonja and Cooper Blount, Nolan and Sophie Cardinal, Evelyn Alrick;
Sister-in-law, Elaine Nerhaugen;
Many other relatives and friends.
Margaret is preceded in death by her Parents, Abner and Lillian Nerhaugen; Husband, Jay Alrick; Brother, James Nerhaugen; Sister, Audrey Welshinger and her husband, Wes; Son-in-law, Terry Blount.
Jeanne Erickson says
What a wonderful life and woman. My thoughts are with the whole Alrick family.
Jan Krasen says
Margaret was such a special lady! She was my Girl Scout leader back in the 60’s!!! She was so kind, always welcoming, knowledgeable and active. Margaret will always have a special place in my heart.
May she Rest In Peace.
DeEtta nelson says
Remembering many Wednesday and Tuesday golf outings. So many wonderful memories of
A wonderful warm lady. Rest in His arms Margaret.
Geri Johnson says
We were Juergens Rd neighbors for years! Margaret and I walked to church choir together when the weather was nice. We had such good chats on those walks. Our sympathies to Margaret’s family. She was such a wonderful lady!
Geri & Ralph Johnson
Sharon Gruenhagen says
Margaret and Jay were wonderful neighbors to me virtually my whole life. They were my neighbors on Juergens Road for 20 years throughout my entire childhood. And, for almost 30 years they were our neighbors on Koglin Road and what wonderful neighbors they were. Blessed be Margaret and Jay’s reunion in Heaven and blessed be their memory.
Andy Koenig says
I took Befriender training classes many years ago with Margaret. She was a wonderful human being. Many years later, I was doing some volunteering at Harmony River and upon pushing her wheel chair to Chapel, she smiled and remembered my name! She was such a kind and sweet lady. God Bless her memory~~~~~~
Mary (Christianson) Sommerness says
I have fond memories of Margaret starting way back when the Alricks were our neighbors on Hassan Street in the 50’s! She had a fulfilled life. My condolences to the family, and sending hugs to Gretchen and Karen.
Doug+and+Suzi+(Stritesky)+Swarthout says
Always enjoyed delivering eggs to your home…your mom was a delight! Our thoughts and prayers are with you….