Marvel Darlene Hazel Holt (Niskanen) took the next step on her journey, entering eternal life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, after a short illness at the age of 81.
Marvel was born on April 28, 1935 in Menahga, Minnesota to Edward and Hazel Niskanen of Deer River, Minnesota. A graduate of Deer River High School, Marvel worked for her family businesses until she married Harold LeRoy Holt on October 4, 1953. Marvel and Harold moved to Cohasset, Minnesota where they raised five daughters and three sons on a hobby farm near Black Water Lake.
Marvel loved her children and spent most of her life caring for them. She loved gardening, nature, her domestic animals and cooking, known especially for her homemade breads and caramel rolls.
Marvel was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; mother Hazel; father Edward; and brothers Norman and Norris Niskanen.
Marvel is survived by her children, Denis (Cheryl) Holt, Debra (Jim) Hulbert, Daryl Holt, Diana (Lee) Holt Bishop, Deidre (Hal) Kettunen, Dean (Marlene) Holt, Denise (Walt) Aufderheide and Dawna Holt; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful attention and care given by all the staffs of the Manor House Memory Care, Grand Village and Itasca Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please direct all donations to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia research charity of your choice.
Per Marvel’s wishes, no services will be held.
Arrangements by Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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