1947
Marjorie
2021
Marjorie Mary Kersten
May 14, 1947 — February 10, 2021
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Margie Kersten Legacy Fund at Village Northwest Limited. Donations can be sent to - American State Bank 203 Main St. P.O. Box 85, Hospers, IA 51238 (712) 752-8111.
Marjorie Mary Kersten, age 73 of Hospers, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Banner Hospital in Casa Grande, AZ.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheldon, IA with Father Siby Punnoose officiating. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Burial will be at a later date in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hospers, IA. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Friday, with the family present from 4-5 p.m. at the church. Visitation will resume 1 hour before the funeral on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. If you are unable to attend the Funeral will be uploaded later to www.fischfh.com following the service.
Margie was born on May 14, 1947 the daughter of Richard & Ruth (VanBergen) Keffler. She was raised in Marcus, Iowa and graduated from Remsen St. Mary’s High School in 1964. She then went on to graduate college from Briar Cliff University in 1968.
On January 31, 1970 Margie married George Kersten. The couple had two children, Richard and Matthew. For Margie, her 28 plus years of service at Village Northwest were a labor of love. It was a true vocation realized, giving her the opportunity to share her spirit and love with the Village staff and residents. Margie received multiple personal and professional recognitions, including Employee of the Year at Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon, IA; Volunteer of the Year, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA; and Iowa Who’s Who of Volunteers.
Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor, never without a smile and a great listener. She was a woman of faith, believing in God’s truth even when emotions or circumstances may say something different.
Margie enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, and the Iowa Hawkeyes and Fox News. She loved the color red and all things apples in which to decorate her kitchen with. Springtime was when she was able to show off her love of flowers and gardening. The holidays were always Margie’s favorite time of the year and we all looked forward to seeing her in her festive Christmas sweaters.
Margie is survived by her best friend and husband of 51 years, George Kersten of Hospers; their sons, Richard (Nikki) Kersten, Matt (Julie) Kersten; grandchildren Drew Kersten, Andrea Kersten, and Jaslyn Schweiss; mother-in-law, Geraldine (Jerry) Kersten-Den Hartog; sisters-in-law, Suzie (Tom) Palmtag, Sandy (Mike) Rose, Mary (Paul) Smit, Donna Hutchison, LaNita (Dennis) Van Roekel; Brother-in-law Denny (Eleanor) Den Hartog.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruth Keffeler, and her stepfathers, Jim Beck and Neal Den Hartog, father-in-law, George W. Kersten, and a sister Mary Keffeler who died at birth.
Casket bearers will be Jon Dykstra, Chuck Mulder, Jeff Schmillen, Jim Stofferan, Max Treinen and Chad Walker.
Honorary bearers will be Linda Adams, LeAnne Collins, Helen Dykstra, Ada Geels, Kay Jansen, Billie Muilenburg and Cliff Vander Burgh.
Marjorie Mary Kersten, age 73 of Hospers, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Banner Hospital in Casa Grande, AZ.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheldon, IA with Father Siby Punnoose officiating. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Burial will be at a later date in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hospers, IA. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Friday, with the family present from 4-5 p.m. at the church. Visitation will resume 1 hour before the funeral on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. If you are unable to attend the Funeral will be uploaded later to www.fischfh.com following the service.
Margie was born on May 14, 1947 the daughter of Richard & Ruth (VanBergen) Keffler. She was raised in Marcus, Iowa and graduated from Remsen St. Mary’s High School in 1964. She then went on to graduate college from Briar Cliff University in 1968.
On January 31, 1970 Margie married George Kersten. The couple had two children, Richard and Matthew. For Margie, her 28 plus years of service at Village Northwest were a labor of love. It was a true vocation realized, giving her the opportunity to share her spirit and love with the Village staff and residents. Margie received multiple personal and professional recognitions, including Employee of the Year at Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon, IA; Volunteer of the Year, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA; and Iowa Who’s Who of Volunteers.
Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor, never without a smile and a great listener. She was a woman of faith, believing in God’s truth even when emotions or circumstances may say something different.
Margie enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, and the Iowa Hawkeyes and Fox News. She loved the color red and all things apples in which to decorate her kitchen with. Springtime was when she was able to show off her love of flowers and gardening. The holidays were always Margie’s favorite time of the year and we all looked forward to seeing her in her festive Christmas sweaters.
Margie is survived by her best friend and husband of 51 years, George Kersten of Hospers; their sons, Richard (Nikki) Kersten, Matt (Julie) Kersten; grandchildren Drew Kersten, Andrea Kersten, and Jaslyn Schweiss; mother-in-law, Geraldine (Jerry) Kersten-Den Hartog; sisters-in-law, Suzie (Tom) Palmtag, Sandy (Mike) Rose, Mary (Paul) Smit, Donna Hutchison, LaNita (Dennis) Van Roekel; Brother-in-law Denny (Eleanor) Den Hartog.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruth Keffeler, and her stepfathers, Jim Beck and Neal Den Hartog, father-in-law, George W. Kersten, and a sister Mary Keffeler who died at birth.
Casket bearers will be Jon Dykstra, Chuck Mulder, Jeff Schmillen, Jim Stofferan, Max Treinen and Chad Walker.
Honorary bearers will be Linda Adams, LeAnne Collins, Helen Dykstra, Ada Geels, Kay Jansen, Billie Muilenburg and Cliff Vander Burgh.
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Friday, February 19, 2021
4:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Friday, with the family present from 4-5 p.m. at the church. Visitation will resume 1 hour before the funeral on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. If
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