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Marvel Florence (Littfin) Slanga

May 27, 1927 ~ October 23, 2014 (age 87) 87 Years Old

Marvel F. Slanga, age 87 of Osseo, MN formerly of Silver Lake, passed away on her wedding anniversary on October 23, 2014 in Brooklyn Center, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, Silver Lake, MN.  Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church on Wednesday.  Interment St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Silver Lake, MN.

 

Marvel was born on May 27, 1927 to John & Clara (Littfin) Knoop. She married Francis Slanga on October 23, 1947.  Together they owned & operated the Slanga Hardware store in Silver Lake.  They enjoyed travelling to the western US & visiting the national parks. They also enjoyed working on crossword puzzles.  They spent time at their cabin near Maple Lake, MN.  Marvel loved living in Silver Lake, MN.  She will be remembered for her beautiful smile.

 

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis, son, Mark & daughter, Judy.

 

Survived by daughters, Carol McLain, Connie Shovelin (Jim Buettner) & Barbara Toovey;  grandchildren, Michael Shovelin, Amanda McLain, Jillian McLain, Sarah Jappe & Kelley Toovey; great-grandchildren, Megan Meier & Davontey Parker; brother, Ken (Marlys) Knoop; sister, Arlene Leier.

Memorials preferred to North Memorial Hospice.


 Service Information

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday
October 29, 2014

Time: TBD
Holy Family Catholic Church
720 West Main Street
Silver Lake, Minnesota 55381

Visitation
Wednesday
October 29, 2014

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
720 West Main Street
Silver Lake, Minnesota 55381


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