Lamae Marks

LaMae Arlene Marks was born on May 16, 1923 in Stately Township, MN, the daughter of Oscar Clara (Tordsen) Tews. She married Ellsworth Pete Marks on December 5, 1945 at the Methodist Parsonage in Springfield, MN. LaMae farmed in Leavenworth Township with her husband, Pete for 26 years. Prior to marriage she was a waitress for local restaurants, and a housewife after marriage. LaMae did various crafts at home. She enjoyed working in her yard, and took a lot of pride in keeping it looking nice , as well as her home, inside and out. LaMae also enjoyed visiting and having lunch with friends and keeping in touch with them. She was always willing to help her family or friends. She also enjoyed seeing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Leon Marks of Sleepy Eye, Larry Marks of Vancouver, WA, Julie Ann Marks of Ridgefield, WA, 6 grandchildren, Amy Acree, Chad Marks, Brian Marks, Kathryn Marks, Patrick Tews, Jeff Tews, 3 great-grandchildren, Matthew Hillesheim, Mark Hillesheim and Hayden Bennet, sister, Mrs. Vernon (Julene) Dehmlow of Grove City and brother, Merlyn (Gladys) Tews of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Ken Tews.