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Marion Warcken of LaMoure, ND passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at St. Rose Care Center in LaMoure, ND.
Marjorie was born March 31, 1921 in Marion, ND to John and Esther (Kaiser) Matzke. She attended school in Marion. After her schooling, Marjorie worked for Doc Merritt in Marion. She was united in marriage to Alfred “Al” Warcken on November 15, 1945. They lived on a farm near Twin Lakes north of LaMoure.
In 1987 after retiring from farming, they moved into LaMoure. Throughout the years, Marjorie worked as a cook at the hospital and local restaurants, a waitress at the candy store and worked alongside Al on the farm.
Marjorie was well known for her cake making and decorating abilities. She made numerous wedding, anniversary and birthday cakes over the years. She was also a wonderful cook and baker, known by many for her donuts, cookies, buns and rolls. Marjorie also spent numerous hours quilting and you could find her creations in many homes far and near. She loved ice cream, having coffee with her friends, playing cards, bingo and puzzles. Marjorie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, ND.
Marjorie is survived by three sisters, Donna (Dennis) Isakson of LaMoure, Marlene (Jerome) Grumann of Valley City and Corine Peterson of Sumner, WA; three brothers, Edward (Bessie) Matzke of Marion, ND, Delmore Matzke of Mobile, AL and Dale (Gail) Matzke of West Fargo, ND; an aunt Marion Anderson of Bismarck, ND; numerous nieces and nephews and many honorary family members. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Al, one child who died at birth, her parents, John and Esther Matzke, one sister, Helen Anderson, two brothers, LeRoy and James Matzke and many special sister and brother in-laws and family members.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Dahlstrom Funeral Home, LaMoure. Her funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Zoar Lutheran Church, LaMoure, with Reverend Carl Glamm officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeside Cemetery near Marion, ND. An on-line guestbook may be signed at www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com