On March 28, 1946, she was married to Max Christensen in Dannebrog, and they have celebrated their 64th anniversary. They lived on a farm west of Dannebrog where Marge worked alongside her husband, doing all those chores most farm wives find themselves doing. Marge and Max moved to Fremont in 1991.
When living near Dannebrog, she was active in St. Peders Lutheran Church near Nysted, Nebraska. In Fremont she has been active in First Lutheran Church. Whatever Marge did, it had to be done right. She was an excellent seamstress, she was particular about the things she baked, and she was an avid card player.
Survivors: husband - Max
2 daughters - Kathleen Christensen of Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Caryl and husband Rev. Mark Grorud of Fremont
3 grandchildren - Chris Grorud of Seattle, Washington
Marit and husband Mark Sullivan of Woodbury, Minnesota
Matthew Eby of Ft. Wayne, Indiana
1 great grandson - Paul Robert Sullivan
1 brother - Ralph Frandsen of Colorado Springs, Colorado
many nieces and nephews
Marge was preceded in death by a brother Dale Frandsen.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday (Sept. 11th) at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Charlie Axness and Rev. Norman Freund officiating. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery at 10:30 AM (preceding the Memorial Service). There is no viewing, however the family will be receiving friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Friday (Sept. 10th) from 5 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Shirley Silas
Honolulu, HI Thursday, September 9, 2010 We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Shirley & JackMary McClure
Frankfort, Mi Thursday, September 9, 2010 Sister Kathleen Welcome to the "My Mother's in Heaven Club.".The one person in the whole world that you could always depend on regardless of the circumstances and her Heavenly Father knew you were ready to set her free! Hallelujah I weep with you as do all members of this group unbeknowst to you until now. All our prayers are for you in this time of sorrow. Friendship doubles your pleasure and divides your grief. Affectionately, Sister Mary 9 September 2010Kirsten and Joern Just
Aabybro, Denmark, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 We send our deepest sympathy to you Max, Caryl, Kathy and your families at the death of Marge. We will be thinking of you during this hard time.Chris Paulsen
Grand Island, NE Wednesday, September 8, 2010 thinking about you and your family courage and peace to all Chris PaulsenGlen & Pat Hansen
Farwell, NE Tuesday, September 7, 2010 We are old friends. I started school with Kathleen. We send our deepest sympathy to you Max and your family in the loss of your beloved, Marge. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Glen & Pat HansenLenore Peterson
Lynnwood, WA Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Aunt Marge was such a gracious woman, always ready with a smile and encouragement to all she met. Her grace in handling many years of pain will always be remembered. She will be greatly missed by many who loved her!Laura Beth McDermott (Espersen)
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 7, 2010 So many fond memories of growing up in Nysted! Max and Marge were such a big part of the community and friends of our family. I remember making visits to their house and seeing them every Sunday at church services. We continiued to be friends even as the years went by and we all went our seperate ways. Marge and my mother kept in contact by phone and when my sister was ill for so long, Marge would call showing her concern and letting me know she was praying for us. That meant so much to me. She will be missed by all because of the sweet and caring person that she was. Wonderful memories are something we will cherish forever! Laura BethJudy Wilhide
Fort Wayne, IN Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Dear Kathy, My deepest sympathy, prayers and love to you on the loss of your Mother. I know you will miss her greatly. However, she will always be with you in your heart. In God's name, Judy