Marcelle M. Strinden

Marcelle M. Strinden, 98, of Grand Forks, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Marcelle was born on April 14, 1911, to Teddie & Caroline Strinden at Litchville, ND. Her birth mother died when she was 2 year old after the birth of her brother Keith. Her father married Martha Eidsvig. Marcelle graduated from Litchville High School and from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Marcelle taught for a number of years at Minnesota schools. For several years she was employed at Fredricks Flowers in Fargo. In 1959, she moved to Grand Forks to become a part of the newly established Strinden's Our Own Hardware. She worked there until her retirement. Marcelle was always keenly interested in her family, especially all her nieces and nephews. She was a devoted and loving sister to her brothers and sister-in-laws. She is survived by five brothers, Alfred (Cleone) Strinden, Earl (Janice) Strinden both of Grand Forks, Theron (Mavis) Strinden of Litchville, Dean (Catheleen) Strinden of Williston, David (Ella) Strinden of Leeds; and a growing number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, sister, Ione and brother Keith. **Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2009, at Calvary Lutheran Church 1405 9th St. in Grand Forks. VISITATION: One hour prior to the funeral service at the church. INTERMENT: 3 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the Litchville Cemetery, Litchville, ND.