Marjorie Holmgren

Marjorie (Marge) Anne Holmgren, 82, of Kulm, North Dakota, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 5, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. She was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now at peace in His eternal care.

Marge was born on July 4, 1944, to Victor and Anna (Knopp) Billigmeier. She grew up with her brother, Harris, and graduated from Kulm High School in 1962.

On July 5, 1964, she married Raymond "John" Holmgren. Together, they raised three children: Lisa Lynn, Dawn Rae, and Scott Jon. In 1975, Marge graduated from the LPN program in Bemidji, Minnesota, as class valedictorian. She was hardworking, determined, and took great pride in her career and in caring for others. Nursing was more than a profession to Marge; it was something she devoted much of her life to, touching the lives of countless patients along the way. John was employed with Otter tail power company shortly after they were married and his career took them to numerous towns throughout North Dakota and Minnesota including Bemidji, Greenbush, and Jamestown. They settled in Fergus Falls in 1989 where Marge continued her nursing career. 

In her free time, Marge loved sewing and crocheting, spending countless hours creating handmade treasures for the people she loved. She was also an avid Minnesota Twins fan and had a lifelong love of baseball. Some of her family's favorite memories were spent gathered around watching a baseball game and enjoying a cup of coffee together. It was in these simple moments that so many special memories were made.

Above all, Marge was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was incredibly proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and cherished each of them dearly. She faced life's challenges with bravery and courage, carrying herself with grace and dignity until the very end.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Raymond.

She is survived by her brother, Harris; her three children, Lisa Kirkland, Dawn Barr, and Scott (Wendy) Holmgren; her granddaughters, Mallory (Ricky) Allen, Heather (Ky) Jacobson, and Anna Tranmer; and her great-grandchildren, Sean, Christian, Isaac, Ricky II, Adalie, Elijah, and Noah.

Marge will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

In keeping with Marge's wishes, there will be no funeral service. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be spread at the cemetery in Kulm, where her parents are laid to rest.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com