Marion J. Onsgard, formerly of Albion, Wis., died February 16, 1984, at Fairacres Manor in Greeley, Colo., at the age of 85. She was born August 18, 1898, in Albion, the daughter of John and Jessie VanHorn Bliven.
Mrs. Onsgard married Sanford M. Onsgard on November 20, 1919. Marion always felt that the community of Albion was her home, and she served her church and community in many ways. She was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion for many years. She was also a member of the Home Benefit Society, and a charter member of the Albion Historical Society. Her wit and humor were appreciated by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford, and by two sisters, Doris Saunders and Marjorie Bliven. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Jean) Merriman of Windsor, Colo.; one son, Glen Scofield of Fort Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Horace Bliven of Fort Atkinson, Wis. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Robert Harris at the Bruni-Nygaard-Ward Funeral Home on February 23, 1984.
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