Marie Ellen Bargsten Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marie Ellen Bargsten of Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on October 8, 2020, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marie Ellen Bargsten to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Norman Cruse and Werner Bargsten; her brother Ted Winkler; her stepdaughter Nettie; and her parents, Hermann Winkler and Orrill Winkler (Mortimer).
She is survived by: her children, Gayle Rice, Laura Pals (Steve), Robert Cruse and Russel Cruse (Sheryle); her stepchildren, Werner, Sheila, Marilyn, Marian and Joey; and her sister-in-law Pat Winkler. She is also survived by 11 step grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren, two step great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or the Friendship Haven Foundation.
