Marjorie Pauline Spelhaug

Marjorie Pauline Spelhaug, 83, of Fountain, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester where she had been for two days. Marge was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Whalan to Adolph and Elva (Sorum) Evenson. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1947, and Winona Teacher's College. On Dec. 29, 1956, she married Vernon Hubert Spelhaug at the Whalan Lutheran Church. The couple lived in rural Chatfield and Fountain. Marjorie worked for the First State Bank of Fountain for 28 years and retired in 1995, and Vernon retired from the city of Fountain. Vernon passed away Nov. 1, 2001. She was a member of the WELCA, Red Hats, the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a Faith Partner at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in Fountain. Marjorie enjoyed reading, crosswords, TV and especially spending time with her family. Marge is survived by her daughter, Kathy Jo (Mike) Ferguson of Rochester; her son, Mark (Jeanne) Spelhaug of Bethany, Mo.; three grandchildren, Cristin (Jesse) Sampair, Andrew Ferguson and Torey Spelhaug; and four great-grandchildren who brightened her days, Henry, Dylan, Meadow and Ivy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including beloved nieces, Dannette Doschadis and Virgene Jacobson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; one brother, Darroll Evenson and one sister, Eileen Doschadis. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Root Prairie Lutheran Church in Fountain, with Pastor Paul Forde officiating. Burial will be in the Root Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Root Prairie Lutheran Church and Whalan Lutheran Church. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is in charge of arrangements. 507-867-4310. rileyfuneralhomes.com