Marjorie Sletten, 47, Albert Lea

Published 9:58 am Friday, March 4, 2011

Funeral services for Marjorie Mae Sletten, 47, of Albert Lea, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Laeger-Hagemeister will officiate. Interment will be at the Danish Cemetery in Ellendale. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Marjorie died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Marjorie Mae Sletten was born on Aug. 5, 1963, to Ferdinand and JoAnn (Paddock) Sletten in Macville, N.D. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School. Marjorie moved several times and most recently was living in Albert Lea. She enjoyed playing with her puppy Shivers, playing cards and doing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children: Kari (Jason) Sletten and Christopher Carlson; granddaughter, Kendra; mother, JoAnn Sletten; brothers: Terry Hammill, Michael Sletten, Earl (Colleen) Sletten and Allan (Kari) Sletten; sister, Valerie (Mike) Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Barb Dooley.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Ferdinand; and fiancé, Dan Callahan.