Service Schedule

Visitation
Friends may call at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Service
Funeral services will be held at Zion Free Lutheran Church of Tioga, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Richard Carr and Pastor Toby Heller will co officiate.

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Graveside Service
Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Tioga.

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Marcella J. Haakenson
September 13, 1928 - November 21, 2018

Place of Birth: McGregor, North Dakota
Residence: Tioga, North Dakota
Age: 90

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Marcella Haakenson, 90, of Tioga, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at her home in Tioga, ND.

Marcella was born in McGregor, ND on September 13, 1928 to Helmer and Elise Hermanson. She attended McGregor school graduating in 1946 as Valedictorian of her class. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

Marcella was united in marriage to Eilert Haakenson on June 17, 1946. Marcella worked side by side with Eilert on the family farm north of Tioga, where they raised their family; Ernest Myron, Norman Eugene, Eloise Rae and Myrna Lou.

Eilert and Marcella retired from farming and moved into Tioga in 1991 where Marcella has resided since.
Marcella was a member of the Zion Free Lutheran Church for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School years ago; was active in the Ladies Aid and various circles and sang in the choir. Marcella’s favorite activity was volunteering in the Clothes Closet with her dear friends Norma and Ricky.

Marcella was active in the Sons of Norway Vennlig Lodge 4-618 and the Senior Citizens. Marcella was employed by the Fulkerson Funeral for 16 years.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eilert; her son, Ernest; her daughter, Myrna Will and her grandson, Stephen Duncan. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Elveida Olson and her brothers Gunvold, Hartvin, Byeloth and Ernell Hermanson.

Marcella is survived by her son, Norman of Dickinson, ND, and Lake Havasu City, AZ (Vonda) and their daughters, Starla (Mike) Odegaard and their children Erik and Ayrn; LaLonnie (Justin) Bautz and their daughter, Stacy; and by her daughter Eloise (Ronnie) Duncan of Hueytown, AL and their son Robbie (Carlyn)Duncan and their twins Tripp and Ella; Myrna’s children, Lori (Matt) McCluskey and their children Madilynne, Hailey, Madoc; and Lou Hansen of Melbourne Beach, FL; Ernie’s children, Annette Cook and sons Charliee and Nicholas; and Lisa Carson and Eric Haakenson; Brandy Christeson, Josey Sapp and Gary Boyles. Mom is also survived by 3 great-great grandchildren, Kira, Ross and Norah. She is also survived by two sisters, June Fox and Jordis Heller and numerous nieces and nephews.

This wonderful sweet lady will by deeply missed by all who knew her. We will always carry her memory in our hearts.

Memorial Contribution

Memorials may be made to the Zion Free Lutheran Church in Tioga or charity of your choice.

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Lois and Lanny (Grand Forks, ND)
Nov 23, 2018

Our hearts go out to Norm, Vonda, the girls and their families--
We are extremely sorry for your loss~~we were lucky enough to visit with her at Erik's graduation.
She was up-beat and loved her life in her beloved Tioga. Your lives will never be the same.

Dennis & Cathy Stromme (Zahl, ND)
Nov 23, 2018

Our deepest sympathy in your loss! May the memories carry you forward in this time of sorrow!

Linda Dallas (Anchorage, AK)
Nov 26, 2018

To Norm, Eloise and all the offspring and families of Marcella, Steve F. just told us of the loss of Marcella. We send all of you our sympathy. She was a kind and upbeat lady and I always enjoyed a conversation with her. God be with you all as you mourn the loss of Marcella. Linda

Brenda (Hermanson) Stowe (Rochester, Minnesota)
Nov 26, 2018

When we saw Marcella wearing Great Aunt Esther Oystol's Norwegian dress for the Minot Hostfest

Norman, Eloise & family, Sorry to hear about Aunt Marcella. She was always there for her own family and was steadfast there for my dad, Gunny. I'm sorry for what you are all going through. Sending our thoughts and hugs.
Brenda, Gary, Jessica & Julia

Kendal Eklund (Minot, North Dakota )
Nov 28, 2018

To Eloise and family, I am very sad to hear about your mothers passing. When a person loses their parents, they are truly left alone to face the world. Thank God we have many good memories along with words of wisdom from our parents to carry us forward.
We do live in a very small world. I did not know your mother personally, and was surprised to read that Marcella was Gunny (Gunvold) Hermansons sister. She must have been a very gentle person like Gunny. Gunny worked with my father, Frank Eklund for many years in the machine shop. They were very good friends and even rode together to work every day and even cut each other’s hair. I worked with Gunny during my high school years and he was always a joy to be around.
A few other memories I recall are that my father had your dad and mom take care of my sisters horse back in the 1960’s. My sister Janice would go out and ride horse at your farm.
Please accept sincere condolences from myself and as a representative of my father Franklin Eklund (1917-1992).

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