Date of Birth:
Monday, July 30, 1934
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Age:
82 years old

Marjorie P. Iverson

Marjorie Iverson of Rochester MN, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016.

Marjorie Pearl Iverson was born on July 30, 1934 in Elgin, MN to Harold and Helen (Harvey) Sonnenberg.   Her family moved to Rochester in 1944 where she graduated from Rochester Senior High in 1953.  Marge worked as a Nurse Aid at the Worrall Hospital from 1953 to 1958.

She married Wayne Iverson on February 22, 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Rochester, MN and moved to rural Lanesboro, MN to live and work on the farm.  She grew to love working with the animals, raising her three children and keeping Wayne in line! Marge was very active in North Prairie Lutheran Church participating in various activities supporting the community.  In 1984, Wayne and Marge left the farm and moved into semi-retirement in Rochester.

Marge officially retired in 2005 but she kept busy with crafts, working in her flower garden and learning how to use a computer! She enjoyed visiting her daughter’s farm often. Marge also enjoyed shopping at the local Farmers Market for inspiration and to remind herself of the “old days”.  The highlight of every summer for Marge was the Olmsted County Fair where she and Wayne would watch their granddaughters show various animals through the 4-H program.

In 2014, Marge entered Golden Living Center West due to a chronic infection.  When Wayne died, this became her final home.  She grew much attached to the staff at Golden Living where they made her final 2 years enjoyable.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents and nephews Tim Sonnenberg and Steve Decker, brother in law, Lynn Iverson and sister in law, Alice Iverson.

She is survived by children, Lori (Mike) Jergenson of Chatfield, David Iverson of Rochester, and Thomas (Karla) Iverson of Minnetrista.  Grandchildren Heather and Stefanie Jergenson and Seth Iverson and Great Grandchildren Dillon Jergenson and Abigail Westergaard, Sister Janice (Dale) Decker, Brother Richard (Irene) Sonnenberg and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living Center West and Mayo Clinic Hospice for the excellent care given to our mother.  You have a special place in our hearts.