Margie Simonson

Marjorie (Margie) Rae Simonson, age 65 of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday October 10th 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19th, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor with Father Larry Delaney presiding. Interment will be in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Mentor. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Erskine and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinfuneral.com.

Margie was born September 23rd 1959 to Leo Raymond (Tuffy) and Betty Moran in Crookston, MN.

From very early in life Margie had a personality that shined. She was quick to make friends, easy to talk to and made everyone feel so loved and cared for. Margie grew up in Erskine, MN attending elementary and high school, proudly graduating from Erskine High. Although she would hate to admit it, her beaming friendly personality was proven when she was crowned homecoming queen in 1978.

In 1986 Margie met the love of her life Rory Simonson; they were united in marriage on June 25th 1987. Together they were always ready to tackle life's greatest adventures. Early in their marriage they lived in Brainerd, MN where they owned and operated an Oofda taco stand. In 1992 they were blessed with one son Matthew Earl Simonson. Shortly after the birth of their son, they moved to the Simonson family farm in Mentor, MN where she continued to live up until her death.

One of Margie's greatest joys in life was the time spent at the family restaurant "Moran's Supper Club". From a young girl when her grandparents owned it, to working for her parents as a teenager. Once she returned back to the area she went to work for her brother Mike. She will forever be remembered for her speedy zippy service and contagious laugh. She had many regular frequent customers who visited not only for the delicious food but for her incredible friendship.

She is survived by her husband Rory Simonson Mentor, MN. Her very special furry companion, always by her side, her dog Coco. Son Matthew Simonson (Emily) Fertile MN, son Jesse Haddeland Fargo, ND and step son Lorne Simonson Grand Forks, ND. Three grandkids Destiny Simonson, Eian Simonson, Parker Hemmingsen. Brothers Mike Moran Erskine, and Pat Moran Erskine, Sister Mary Jo Gilbert TX. In Laws Cindy Benson (Eugene) Mentor, Linda Evenson (Steve) Erskine, Trudy Austin (Lee) Baxter, Cory Simonson (Heather) Rockford, Keith Bruggeman Mentor. Special friends very near and dear to her heart Elaine Jordan and Ellen Roux - Many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tuffy & Betty Moran, father & mother-in- law Earl & Kate Simonson, brother Danny Moran and Sister-in-law Cathy Bruggeman.