Marilyn Mae Larsen, 76, died Nov. 9, 2016 at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais.
She was born Jan. 10, 1940 to Arthur and Arlene Blomberg in Grand Marais, where she attended school until 1958.
She was the wife of Terrance Fenstad from 1957-’59; Thomas Whiteside from Feb. 26, 1963-1985; and most recently, Roger Larsen from May 12, 1995 until 2009.
Marilyn started working when she was 13 years old, and worked at the Harbor Inn in Grand Marais from 1965 until 2004. People would come from all over to see Marilyn and have her serve them.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother David; Thomas Whiteside; husband Roger Larsen; and son Roger Whiteside.
Marilyn is survived by a brother, Gary Blomberg (Janie Wagner); daughter Audrey Fenstad (Daryl Holt); daughter-in-law Desi Whiteside; grandsons Chris Fenstad (Danielle) and Brett Pelto (Stephi); granddaughter Stephanie Pybas (Adam); great-grandchildren Asha, Christopher, Alexis, Sophia, Ashton, Kobe and Wesley; nephew Robert Blomberg; niece Kali Blomberg; and great-nieces Ashyn and Brooklyn Nelson.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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