Marian Lucille Stoneback, 92

Published 5:03 pm Saturday, February 21, 2015

Marian Stoneback, 92, of Alden, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. 

Marian Stoneback

Marian Lucille Stoneback was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Lansing, Minnesota, the daughter of Oliver and Catherine (Rector) Quam. Marian grew up in Lansing and graduated from Austin High School. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Paul Robertson until 1942. On June 7, 1942, Marian was united in marriage to Vance Stoneback at First Methodist Church in Austin. Marian was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church, Gideon Auxiliary, Tuesday Study Club, Monday Morning Bible Study Group, and she had held offices in local district and conference UMW. She volunteered with the Children’s Theater and Senior Ride Services. Marian enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and entertaining. Most of all Marian enjoyed time spent with her family.

Survivors include her children: Judith (Robert) Rasmussen of Monticello, Steven (Mary) Stoneback of Alden, Susan (Keith) VanDeer of Cody, Wyoming, Marcia Kneeshaw of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Amy (Cory) Winch of Alden; grandchildren: Lynne (Brian O’Connell) Rasmussen, Michael (Heather) Rasmussen, Mark Stoneback, Wes (Emily) Stoneback, Jason (Liza) Stoneback, Joshua (Eugenia) Stoneback, Jeramy Stoneback, Richard VanDeer, Traci Hodgins, Christopher, Jessica, Matthew, and Benjamin (Ryann) Kneeshaw, and Makya and Nodin Winch; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Beulah Luthe of Austin; many nieces, nephews; cousins; and a host of friends.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vance; son Jon; sister Dorothy Sale; in-laws Albert Luthe, Glen Sale, and Elmer and Elma Reim.

Funeral services for Marian, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. Sharon Nelson will officiate. Interment will be at Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22, 2015, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com. In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.