OBITUARY: Marjorie W. Elling, 1912-2003, Mitchell County, Iowa

[Mitchell County Press-News online - www.mcpress.com - Posted Feb. 19, 2003]



                           Marjorie W. Elling

A memorial service for Marjorie W. Elling, 90, of Garner, was held Saturday,
February 15th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay
Hooper officiating.  Private graveside services were held at Concord
Township Cemetery in Garner. Marjorie died Monday (February 10, 2003) at
her home. 

Marjorie Wilhelmina Elling, the daughter of William James and Lila (Dodge)
Dorsey, was born October 19, 1912 at St. Ansgar.  She graduated from high
school receiving her Normal Teaching Certificate.  She taught in the rural
schools of Mitchell County and then continued her education at AIB in Des
Moines.  She was married to Emil C. Elling of Garner.  They made their
home in Garner the rest of their lives.  They enjoyed traveling and spending
winters in Florida. 

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner and UMW. 

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, E.C. Elling; her parents;
a brother, Gene Dorsey; and a sister, Dorothy Rogers.  

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lavon Dorsey of Osage; two nephews
and a niece in Osage and Des Moines; and other nieces and nephews. 

Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.






Copyright (c) 2003 by Kermit Kittleson
(Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.)

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