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Marie Carlson, 78, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home in Jamestown, ND.

Annette Ganser was born March 25, 1939 at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown, the daughter of Frank Ganser and Elsie (Matousek) Ganser.  She received her education in Cleveland and played basketball for Cleveland High School.

She and Gerald Carlson were married September 22, 1956 at Medina, ND.   They spent the winter of 1956 in Wichita, KS then returned to Jamestown where they made their home and owned and operated J & J Trailer Sales later becoming Jerry’s Furniture Sales.

She was a member of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown, ND and a St. Johns Circle Charter member.  She was a member of TOPS.  She enjoyed playing Pinochle, cooking, gardening, watching the Twins and playing softball.  She loved the color red, was energetic and loved life.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald, Jamestown, ND; her children, Julie (Lindsay) Orr, Ypsilanti, ND, Judy Carlson (Lyle Wergeland), Bismarck, ND, Gerald (Darlene) Carlson, Jamestown, ND, Jeff (Nancy Bader) Carlson, Jamestown, ND, Jim (Carolyn Fischer) Carlson, San Diego, CA, and Jackie (Mike) Akin, Minnetonka, MN; 9 grandchildren, Thomas Orr (Matty), Jessica Johnson (Matt), Zoe Wergeland (Peter Manstrom), Samantha Akin, Ashley Akin, Mike Wolff, Chad Wolff, Robert Wolff and Nicole Martin (Dustin); 20 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Barbara (Al) Huseth, Menomonie Falls, WI, Betty (Vince) Ament, Ashland, WI, and Mary (Dale) Zillmer, Henning, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister, John, Francis, Bob and Dorothy.

Rosary: 6:30 PM Friday, September 29, 2017 at Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND

Vigil: 7:00 PM Friday, September 29, 2017 at Haut Funeral Home

Mass: 10:30 AM Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Basilica of St. James, Jamestown

Burial: St. Pauline Cemetery, Windsor, ND

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.