Margaret Monsen

Margaret Monsen, age 94, of St. James died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Margaret Monsen was born on February 22, 1916 and passed away on December 21, 2010. Her parents were Chris and Marie (Beck) Monsen. Margaret was baptized on March 10, 1916 at First Lutheran Church in St. James by the Rev. M. K. Hartman. Her sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. O. C. onsen, Selma Beck and Julius Beck. Margaret was confirmed on May 19, 1929 at First Lutheran by Pastor F. I. Schmidt. Margaret attended St. James High School and went to college in Mankato. She worked at Uleberg's as a bookkeeper, then at First National Bank until she retired. Margaret was an active member of the First Lutheran Church and enjoyed knitting, gardening and traveling. Survived by nephew Wayne Monsen and niece Norma (Monsen) Miest, sister-in-law Vivian Monsen, five great nieces and nephews, and one great-great niece. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Norman Monsen.