Marjorie Mae (Sutton) Knutson passed away at the Nelson County Health Care Center, McVille, North Dakota on October 18, 2007 under the care of Hospice.

Marjorie was born on December 1, 1911 to Asher and Edith (Swancutt) Sutton of rural McVille. She attended and graduated from McVille High School . On September 20, 1933 Marjorie married Roy M. Knutson and lived in McVille until 1941 when they rented the Annie Helgeson farm. In 1946 they purchased the Roy Johnson farm where they lived and farmed until their retirement in 1974 when they moved to McVille.

Roy passed away April 9, 1987. Marjorie continued to reside in McVille until she entered the Nelson County Health Care Center in April, 2000. Marjorie was a member of the Center Lutheran Church, an active member of Center Ladies Aid and a long time dedicated Sunday School teacher.

An important part of Marjorie and Roy's life was raising their two beloved nephews Norris and Darrell Knutson during the early years of their childhood.

Marjorie is survived by a sister, Gladys Sears of Minneapolis, MN and several nieces and nephews. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents Edith and Asher Sutton; brothers Merle & Sydney ; sisters Evelyn, Edith Ann, Dorothy and Vivian.

The family expresses its appreciation to all who have shared in Marjorie's life. Her family would especially like to express our gratitude to the staff and caregivers of the Nelson County Health Center whose professional and personal care has been truly loving and heartfelt.

The Funeral Service for Marjorie will be held at the McVille Lutheran Church on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in the Center Lutheran Cemetery, rural McVille. Visitation will be held at the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home of McVille on Tuesday, from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and will continue at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.