Marjorie M. Botten

Marjorie M. Botten, 82, of South Range passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Essentia Health, Duluth, surrounded by her family.

Marjorie was born March 3, 1930, in Superior, to the late Ernest and Marge Johnson.

Marjorie married Peter on March 24, 1948, in Bessemer, Mich.

Along with her husband, Peter, she owned and operated Botten Brothers Trucking for over 50 years.

She was a member and elder of the South Range and Country Peace Presbyterian Church, as well as a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Organization.

There was always an open door for family and friends to stop and visit around the kitchen table. Baked treats, ice cream, coffee and toast were always available. She spent much of her time caring for others, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was affectionately called Maggie by many close family and friends.

Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her sister Janet (Jim) Morrissey, her children Kathy Botten; Gill (Janet) Botten; Sandy (Jim) Jonasen; Donald (Linda) Botten; and Sue (Tim) Correll. Eight grandchildren Angela (Seth) Johnson; Shannon Linderholm; Will (Carrie) Botten; James (Bonnie) Jonasen; Daniel (Katie) Botten; Lisa Botten; Alyssa Correll; and Mackenzie Correll. Nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the celebration of Marge’s life at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21st at the Country Presbyterian Church, County Road A, Superior. Rev. Rich Blood and Rev. Duane Aslyn will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Solon Springs, Wis. Send condolences at www.brownfuneralhome.net

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe directed to the Country Peace Presbyterian Church 4694 S. County Road A Superior, WI 54880.

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