Margaret Ann 'Marge' Laursen

Laursen, Margaret Ann "Marge" age 91, passed away on March 15, 2023. Originally from Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. She moved to Minneapolis where she met the love of her life Bernie. In 1952 they said "I Do" and were married for 69 "happy-happy-happy" years. They were wonderful role models and parents. Marge will be remembered for her kindness, patience, and her cheerful positive outlook on life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted Christian who spent many hours volunteering at church and school. She loved creating beautiful ceramics, decorating cakes, and cooking delicious dinners for all her great family get-togethers. She loved her little dogs too, especially Bingo. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by parents, John and Caroline Lotter; husband, Bernard "Bernie", siblings, Carol Wellens, Rose-Marie Crozier, Marvin Lotter; and daugh-ter-in-law, Beverly Laursen. Survived by children, David (Nancy), John, Paul (Ruth), Bill (Kay) and Annette (Ed); brother, Norbert; sister, Diane Rysso, 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 21st 11 a.m. at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 9900 Lyndale Ave. So. Bloomington, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior. Reception following Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Nativity of Mary School. GILLBROTHERS.com BLOOMINGTON, MN 952-888-7771