Marjorie M. Stadsholt

1922 - 2010

Marjorie M. Stadsholt, 88 of Mason City , died at 2:55pm surrounded by her family at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield .  She was born on July 26, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Ella (Laumeier) Rabbe in rural San Jose.  She married William E. Stadsholt on October 15, 1938.

Survivors are her husband William; two sons: Billy Lee (companion, Becky Coyle) Stadsholt of Mason City, Robert (Donna) Stadsholt of Normal; one sister: Irma Morris of Mason City ; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one daughter in law, one grandson and two brothers.

Mrs. Stadsholt was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Mason City and the Dorcas Society.  During WWII she worked on the B-29 bomber as a “Rosie the Riveter”.  Marjorie grew up in rural San Jose and rural Mason City.  She and Bill wintered in Florida for 20 years and were avid ballroom dancers.  She was known for her big heart and will be missed by many.

Services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Mason City .  Pastor John Johnson will officiate and burial will be at the Mason City Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-7 Tuesday evening at Hurley Funeral Home.  Memorials may be left to the Christ Lutheran Church, 114 E. Walnut St. , Mason City , IL 62664 .

Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements. 

Online memorials for the family can be left at www.hurleyfh.com.