ELLING, Marjorie Wilhelmina (Dorsey) 1912-2003

ELLING, DODGE, DORSEY

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/10/2010 at 16:03:14

Marjorie W. Elling, 1912-2003

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 on Monday, February 10, 2003, at her home.

Marjorie Wilhelmina Elling, the daughter of William James and Lila (Dodge) Dorsey, was born on 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.

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