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Marjorie J. Andrist

August 12, 1950 — December 15, 2014

Marjorie J. Andrist, age 64, of Pine Island died suddenly on Monday, December 15 2014, at her home in Pine Island, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Pine Island with Pastor Carolyn Westlake officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM also at the church and Friday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marjorie Jo Loquai was born August 12, 1950, Rochester, MN, the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy (Nelson) Loquai.  She attended country school and graduated from West Concord High School in 1969.  On November 27, 1971, she married Chuck Andrist at the Concord Church of Christ.  The couple dairy farmed in New Haven Township, Olmsted County, where they raised five children.  Marge and Chuck moved to Pine Island in 2000.  Marge worked as a housekeeper at Mayo Clinic Rochester-Methodist Hospital and later at Mill End Textiles.  Marge enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting, and crafting. She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she was active in the Women's group and the Love Project.  She helped to finish many Pine Island High School students quilts every Fall and Spring semester. She enjoyed making things for others only second to helping others complete their works.

Marge is survived by her husband Chuck Andrist, Pine Island, MN; five children, Stacey (Max) Pappas, Mantorville, MN; Chad Andrist, Rochester, MN; Jodie (Kyle) Bartz, Mantorville, MN; Katie Andrist, Pine  Island, MN; Charlie Andrist, Pine Island, MN; four grandchildren, Jacob Pappas, Molly, Scott, and Lucy Bartz; two sisters, Muriel (Dan) French and Barbara Loquai, both of Dodge Center, MN
and many nieces and nephews

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Dorothy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the United Methodist Church of Pine Island.

Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island.

Visitation

DEC 18. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

United Methodist Church
Pine Island, MN

Visitation

DEC 19. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST)

United Methodist Church
Pine Island, MN

Service

DEC 19. 10:00 AM (CST)

United Methodist Church
Pine Island, MN

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