1923
Margaret
2006
Margaret M. McCracken
December 17, 1923 — November 22, 2006
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Margaret Marie McCracken, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Innovis Health, in Fargo, at eighty-two years of age.
Margaret, the daughter of Rene and Corinne Elliott (Sale) was born December 17, 1923, in Thief River Falls, MN, where she spent her childhood years. In 1940, she married Benny Olson and they made their home in Thief River Falls. In 1943 their son Richard was born, followed by Raymond in 1947. Benny passed away in 1950.
Margaret worked at various jobs in Oregon, Washington and Canada before returning to Thief River Falls in 1969. She worked at Arctic Cat for many years. Since 2000, she has resided in Fargo. She had made her home at the Riverview Place in Fargo for the last couple of years.
Margaret's greatest love was spending time with her extended family and her friends. She loved to read and play cards. Margaret was also an excellent seamstress and crafter and has left behind a legacy of Barbie doll clothes, stuffed animals and clothing for her family members.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Richard (Elva) Olson of Vilna, Alberta, Canada, and Raymond Olson of Fargo. She has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all residing in Canada. She is also survived by her brother, Robert (Shirley) of Moor
Visitation for Margaret will be Saturday, November 25, 2006, from 5 - 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Her funeral will be Sunday, November 26, 2006, at 1:00 PM, in The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.
Margaret Marie McCracken, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Innovis Health, in Fargo, at eighty-two years of age.
Margaret, the daughter of Rene and Corinne Elliott (Sale) was born December 17, 1923, in Thief River Falls, MN, where she spent her childhood years. In 1940, she married Benny Olson and they made their home in Thief River Falls. In 1943 their son Richard was born, followed by Raymond in 1947. Benny passed away in 1950.
Margaret worked at various jobs in Oregon, Washington and Canada before returning to Thief River Falls in 1969. She worked at Arctic Cat for many years. Since 2000, she has resided in Fargo. She had made her home at the Riverview Place in Fargo for the last couple of years.
Margaret's greatest love was spending time with her extended family and her friends. She loved to read and play cards. Margaret was also an excellent seamstress and crafter and has left behind a legacy of Barbie doll clothes, stuffed animals and clothing for her family members.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Richard (Elva) Olson of Vilna, Alberta, Canada, and Raymond Olson of Fargo. She has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all residing in Canada. She is also survived by her brother, Robert (Shirley) of Moor
Visitation for Margaret will be Saturday, November 25, 2006, from 5 - 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Her funeral will be Sunday, November 26, 2006, at 1:00 PM, in The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.
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