Mary M. Sundeen

Mary M. Sundeen, age 100, resident of Lakota, ND, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Mary Mae Cole was born May 20, 1917 at Doyon, ND, the daughter of Frank and Ann (Nixon) Cole. She attended Hope Consolidated School in Southam, ND, and graduated from Southam High School in 1933. Mary married James Sundeen on March 9, 1934. To this marriage, Marlys and Gemia were born. James died August 28, 1938. Mary married Nils Sundeen on December 23, 1941. To this marriage, Norris, Dennis, Terrence, and Darell were born. The couple farmed together in the Brocket area before moving to Lakota in the early 1980’s. Nils died July 9, 1984. Mary worked for Nelson County Social Services as a Homemaker for 20 years, and also was the site manager for senior meals for many years. She was a member of United Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid at Brocket. Mary enjoyed her time spent traveling, playing cards, knitting, and crocheting.

Mary is survived by 4 children, Marlys Langton of Liberty, MO, Norris (Sharyn) Sundeen of St. Helens, OR, Dennis (Bonnie) Sundeen of Grand Forks, ND, and Terry (Emma) Sundeen of Green River, WY; daughter-in-law, Jan Sundeen of Lakota; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; son, Darell; daughter, Gemia Monge; granddaughter, Shelly Hackert; grandson, Jim Overby; 6 brothers and 5 sisters.

The Funeral Service for Mary will be held at United Lutheran Church, Brocket, ND, on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Jodi Myrvik. The pianist will be Dorine Severtson and the soloist will be Sonja Messner. Interment will be in the spring at the Hoff Cemetery, rural Brocket. The casketbearers will be Jerry Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Roger Perkuhn, Randy Sundeen, Barry Sundeen, Sheldon Severtson, and Vernon Kelly. An honor guard will be provided by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal O. Gray American Legion Post #61 of Brocket. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home, Lakota, ND, on Sunday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. and will continue at the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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