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Marlys G. Erlandson

September 3, 1935 — October 26, 2019

Marlys G. Erlandson, 84, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her residence.

Marlys Georgiana Erlandson was born in Fergus Falls on September 3, 1935, to George Swenson and Lillie (Torgrimson) Swenson.

She graduated from Fergus Falls High School with honors and attended Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. In 1956, she graduated with her R.N. degree and worked as a registered nurse in the pediatric department of Lake Region Hospital until retirement. She married Arlan Erlandson in 1957 and lovingly raised her family on their farm south of Fergus Falls.

Marlys was active in her church and community. She regularly visited and kept in touch with many of her friends. Her siblings were very special to her and she enjoyed activities with them, including their weekly suppers. She was always there for her children and family. “Grandma E.” especially loved all her grandchildren and delighted in attending their many athletic, dramatic, and musical events. Some of the hobbies she enjoyed include music, walking, photography, reading, journaling, and art, but God, family, and friends were always her priorities. She will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Metta Haataja; great-grandson, Samuel Royce and brothers-in-law, Arlo Hanson, Gary and Marcus Erlandson;

Marlys is survived by her children, Joan (Frank Haataja), Kurt (Becki) Erlandson and Eric (Patti) Erlandson; grandchildren, Anna (Bill) Royce, Drew (Erika) Haataja, Karl (Marian) Haataja, Ada Erlandson, Andrea Erlandson, Kayley Erlandson, Stephanie (BJ) Mosley, Greg Erlandson, Stephen Erlandson, Daniel Erlandson and David Erlandson; great-grandchildren, Madison Haataja, Jonathan Royce, Breanna Royce, Paige Haataja and Sophie Royce; two sisters, LeVonne Hanson and Sandy (Rodney) Wenstrom; a brother, Charles (Laurice) Swenson; in-laws, Russell (Carol) Erlandson and Barb Erlandson, along with her former husband, Arlan.

Memorials are preferred to Aastad Cemetery Fund.
Visitation: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the church
Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Kate Bruns
Interment: Aastad Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fergus Falls

Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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