Margaret Carlson

Margaret Carlson, 85, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at the Pioneer Retirement Community in Fergus Falls. She was born January 8, 1922, in Otter Tail County of Minnesota, the daughter of Hosea and Grace (Rix) Cookman. She attended country school through the eighth grade. She kept house in Fergus Falls until her marriage. On December 27, 1944, she married Orville H. Carlson in Fergus Falls. They moved to Oscar Township where she was a farm wife. In February of 2004 she moved to the Pioneer Home. Margaret was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Elizabeth where she participated in WELCA and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed gardening, and feeding and watching the birds. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Orville in 2004; her brothers, William Cookman and Robert Cookman; and her sister, Gladys Sanden. Survivors include her son, Richard (Pamela) Carlson of Fergus Falls; her daughter, Mary (Alan) Erickson of Elizabeth; three grandchildren: Bradley (Julaine) Carlson of Pahrump, NV, Kimberly Carlson of Minneapolis, and Brett Carlson of Fergus Falls; a great-granddaughter, Sara Carlson; her sister, Alice Rogholt of Fergus Falls; as well as several nephews and a sister-in-law. Visitation: One hour before the service at the church Service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Augustana Lutheran Church in Elizabeth Clergy:      Reverend Kate Bruns and Chaplain Harry Olson Interment: Augustana Lutheran Cemetery in Elizabeth Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com