MAUNU,
Marjorie Mae
(Maiden Name: Bemis)
Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, Arizona -
Published in Mohave Daily News Online from February 20 to February 27, 2011 -
Marjorie Mae Maunu, age 79, a 30+ year resident of Bullhead City, Ariz. and formerly of Grand Rapids, Minn., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Marjorie died at her home at The Meadows on Fairview, Wyoming, Minnesota.
She was born October 8, 1931, in Bass Brook Township, Minn., the daughter of Louis and Clara (Ruth) Bemis. She grew up and attended school in Grand Rapids, Minn.
Marjorie was united in marriage to Norman H. Maunu on June 26, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and together they made their home in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Marjorie enjoyed being with, and caring for, her beloved husband, Norman, and occasionally playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Norman (who was a retired member of the Los Angeles, Calif. Fire Department), and four siblings, Lois Panter, Doris Koppala, Marlys Henrichsen, Roland Bemis.
She is survived by her brother, Virgil (Valeta) Bemis; brother-in-law, Julius Koppala; nephew, Steven (Alyce) Koppala; and two nieces, Lynne Henrichsen, Kaye (Ken) Burgorff.
Per Marjorie's request, no formal services will be held and no memorials are preferred.