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- Floral Web Store Is Not Available - Marianne Drengson, 95, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Long-Term Care Facility in Onamia, MN. A Celebration of her life will be held this summer at The Village on Sullivan Lake near Hillman, MN. Interment will be at a later date at New Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone, MN. Marianne Marie (Weatherly) Drengson was born February 4, 1930, to Murry & Johanna (Jensen) Weatherly on the Claus Huebner farm east of Cazenovia in Pipestone County, MN. She attended rural School District #64, Cazenovia, completing her first eight grades in 1944. She moved with her parents to Pipestone in 1945, where she graduated from Pipestone High School in 1948. In 1951, she became employed at the First National Bank in Pipestone, where she worked in the insurance department until 1975. She was united in marriage to Dorance Drengson on June 20, 1954. They enjoyed their years with their three children in Pipestone. During this time, Marianne was very active in the Michael-Boock Unit #6 of the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as President, Secretary & Treasurer. In December 1975, Dorance & Marianne, along with three other couples (Aaron & Alice Eiesland, Jim & Sandra Carson and Fred & Linda Eiesland) purchased the Squaw Point Resort on Sullivan Lake near Hillman, MN. In 1981, they converted the resort to a Village association and spent several years enjoying the beauty of the lake and the fellowship of the other cabin owners. During these years, Marianne also enjoyed working at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Pierz as secretary/receptionist, retiring in 1990 following Dorance’s death. She enjoyed the fellowship of Faith Community Church and the Bible Studies she was involved with in Pierz. Marianne and her sister Wanda Fellman cared for their mother until her death in 1991. For a number of years thereafter they enjoyed the summer months at the Village on Sullivan Lake and winter months at their mobile home in Mesa, AZ. They often traveled to California and Oregon, thus earning their nickname “The Mari-Wanda-ers”. Marianne was so grateful to God for the many opportunities and people He placed in her life. She felt so fortunate to have the love and support of her children, family, and friends. Marianne is survived by her three children, Mark, Kathie & Julie. She was preceded in death by husband, Dorance; parents, Murry & Johanna Weatherly; sister, Wanda Fellman; and brothers, John & Byron.

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Marianne Drengson

February 4, 1930 - January 23, 2026