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children were born, Merrye and Joe.  Raymond passed away in 1949, leaving Marion to care for their two young children.
•  On March 1, 1952, Marion married Homer Mydland in Seattle, Washington.  Two daughters were born to this union, Renee and Jill.  The family moved to Groton in 1959, opening Pilgrim Cleaners.  For nearly fifty years, Marion shared her gift as a seamstress.  She sewed clothes for Pilgrim Cleaners, her family and many community members, including sewing hundreds of Carnival of Silver Skates costumes over the years.  Marion also had a knack for sales, as she was Groton's "Avon Lady" for thirty years. 
•  Marion's life was marked by her strong faith in Christ.  She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for nearly sixty years, humbly serving others by teaching Sunday school, serving in Ladies Aide, Altar Guild, and sewing quilts for those in need.  She was also a member of the Groton American Legion Auxiliary and Nigeria Circle.
•  Marion always had a quiet, gentle spirit and used a calm voice to discipline her children.  The lives of her children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors alike were impacted by her grace, compassion, and kindness.  The twinkle in her dark brown eyes, laugh that shook her petite frame, and surprisingly strong hugs left anyone who knew her with a sense that her joy ran deep.  She carried with her the peace of God that was apparent in how she lived her life.
•  Celebrating her life are her children: Merrye Dalluge of McKinney, Texas, Joe

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