Marilyn K Sandven

Marilyn K. Sandven, 78 of Hokah, MN, passed away peacefully with her family present on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, MN. She was born in Milan, MN, on July 20, 1935 to John and Velma (Hartman) Kittelson. She married Alden Sandven on May 17, 1957 in Milan, MN. Marilyn retired from Daytons in La Crosse, WI, after 20 years in alterations.

In addition to her husband, Alden, of Hokah, MN, she is survived by six children, David (Lynda) of Stanchfield, MN, Dale (Donna) of Cambridge, MN; Dean (Leonne) of Braham, MN; Sue (Lonnie) of Hokah, MN; Sherri (Mark) of Chisago City , MN; Drew (Kim) of La Crescent, MN; thirteen grandchildren, Kaline (Tony), Emily, Jeremy, Kyle (Amy), Evan Tarah, Cory, Joshua, Tiara, Tyler, Meagan, Cole, Thor; five great grandchildren, Tessa, Conor, Owen, Liam, and Finley. She is also survived by a brother Roy (Francis) of Maple Valley, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Velma; father-in-law, Arnt; mother-in-law, Agnes; two brothers-in-law, Bob and David; two nephews, Jeff and Aaron and a granddaughter, Kari.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4 until 7 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crescent chapel; 111 South Oak St. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be used in Marilyns memory.