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Marlene Ann Magnuson, age 86, of Watertown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at The Gardens at Winsted in Winsted, Minnesota.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Marlene Ann Magnuson was born on January 24, 1938, in Watertown, Minnesota, to Roy and Luelle (Domras) Menth. She was baptized on February 17, 1938, at the family homestead, and was confirmed on March 1, 1951, in Mayer, Minnesota. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Hollywood, Minnesota, and graduated in Watertown, Minnesota in 1955.
On April 17, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart, Dale Magnuson in Carver, Minnesota. Out of that union, they had six wonderful children Keith, Scott, Robyn, Troy, Corbey, and Meghan.
Marlene enjoyed many things in her lifetime. She loved watching her kids grow and start their own families. She loved working at the Carver County Historical Society. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and bringing them on trips. She also loved watching her kids and grandchildren play sports and anything else they enjoyed. Marlene also enjoyed going up to the cabin in Backus, Minnesota with family.
She was loved and will never be forgotten.
Marlene is survived by
Children, Keith Magnuson and his wife, Mary Ann,
Scott Magnuson and his wife, Lois,
Robyn Hoese,
Troy Magnuson and his wife, Mary,
Corbey Hentges and her husband, Chip,
Meghan Baumgartner and her husband, Jason;
Grandchildren, Colin Magnuson, Erik and Jessica Magnuson, Haley and Seth Akenson, Wakley and David Resig, Clay Hoese, Samantha and Peter Dalbey, Roy Baumgartner, Kiley and Beau Schmidt, Chayne Baumgartner and Zach Furbur, Madyson Hoese, Harley Hentges and Myranda Hentges;
Great-Grandchildren, Sophie and Bella Magnuson, Henrik and Elsie Akenson, Scarlet and Faye Furbur, and Sunny and Titus Schmidt;
Twin Sister, Marilyn McPadden;
Sisters-in-law, Sandra Wengler, Sue Magnuson;
Brother-in-law, Mark Magnuson, and his wife, Cynthia;
Other Relatives and Friends.
Marlene is preceded in death by her Husband, Dale Magnuson; Father and Mother, Roy and Luella Menth, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Joesph and Eleanor (Lenz) Magnuson; Brothers-in-law, Dale (Micky) McPadden and Larry Magnuson.
Judy Sladek says
So sad to hear that Our Good Neighbor Marlene passed away! We will hold on to all the Sanborn Lake visits and memories! Sending our sympathy to all her family!
Lkedrowski60@gmail.com says
Marlene loved her family and helped me accept being pregnant with number 6. A great Lady.
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank.you
Judy Solie says
I will miss Marlene. She was one of my best friends at Westview Acres when I lived there. We had so many good laughs together.
Judy Solie
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Brenda Fritzke says
I am sorry for your loss, sympathy to the Magnuson family
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Marvella says
Dear Scott and all your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss!! Remember all the good times with her!
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Lois Johnson says
My sympathy to all of the Magnuson Family. I enjoyed Marlene’s friendship when we both volunteered at CCHS.
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Carolyn Domras Homen says
I have wonderful memories of growing up with my dear cousin, Marlene, and her sister, Marilyn, in Watertown. Marlene shared so much history about our family over the years, for which I am so thankful. I will miss her and her cards and letters. I send my deepest sympathies to all of her family.
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you
Chris Johnson says
I am sorry for your loss, and send my sympathy to the Magnuson family.
Marlene was a mainstay at CCHS for so long. Although I did not get to know her well during my time there, I greatly appreciated the tremendous amount of research she did for the organization.
Meghan Baumgartner says
Thank you