IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Marian Elaine

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Sellergren

April 28, 1920 – March 18, 2014

Obituary

Marian Elaine Sellergren, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Fleming) Seaburg was born April 28, 1920 in Page County, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 following a brief illness at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 18 days. After completing country school, Marian wanted to attend Stanton High School. She moved in with her grandparents who lived in Stanton, to attend school. In 1938, Marian graduated from Stanton High and worked at Ossian's Grocery in Stanton. On June 16, 1939, Marian was united in marriage to Leland V. Sellergren at Bethesda, Iowa. To this union three daughters were born, Mary Lee, Annette and Jane. Leland and Marian began farming south of Stanton. In 1949, they moved to their century farm west of Stanton and made it their home for 61 years. They farmed 25 years, before owning and operating Sellergren Propane for 18 years. Following Leland's passing in 2010, Marian moved to Red Oak. Marian was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church, 20th Century Club, Entre Nous Federated Club and a part of many neighborhood clubs all in Stanton. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, Crewel needlework, word search games, baking and sewing. Marian and Leland loved traveling and sightseeing, especially on their Wyoming, Hawaii, Alaska and European trips. They were also, avid Iowa Hawkeye fans and for years, attended many football games and several bowl games. Marian was known by her family as "Mamoo", a name given to her by her granddaughter. Marian's awesome love for her daughters, granddaughters and great-grandchildren will live on in each of their hearts forever. Marian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leland on June 27, 2010; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Merton Eastlick and brother-in-law, Donovan Sellergren. Marian is survived by three daughters: Mary Lee Killion and husband, Dennis of Red Oak, IA; Annette Billings and husband, Doug of Murrells Inlet, SC; Jane Burnham and husband, Jim of Barrington, IL; five granddaughters: Sarah Hermeling and husband, Tim; Sydney Matejka and husband, Jim; Rachel Hagan and husband, Jeremy; Melissa Billings and Abigail Whittaker and husband, Chris; step-granddaughter, Brooke Burnham Haines; eight great-grandchildren: Alex, Meredith and Lauren Hermeling; Cameron and Brandon Matejka; Emma, Luke and Adam Hagan; and baby Whittaker due in September; sister-in-law, Marjorie Sellergren of Red Oak, IA; one nephew and two nieces; other relatives and many friends. Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa Burial preceding the funeral at Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating Visitation with the family present Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials may be directed to Mamrelund Lutheran Church or Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

March
23

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

509 North 6th Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Graveside Service

March
24

Mamre Cemetery

, Stanton, IA 51573

Starts at 10:00 am

Funeral Service

March
24

Mamrelund Lutheran Church

407 Eastern Avenue, Stanton, IA 51573

Starts at 11:00 am

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