Margaret Kangas
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Margaret Ann Kangas, 90, of Lake Norden, SD passed away April 14, 2021 in her home. A visitation will be held Sunday April 18, 2021 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lake Norden, SD from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Monday, April 19 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lake Norden. Masks are optional. Internment will take place after the service at the Scandinavian Cemetery near Bryant, SD. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Margaret Ann Christensen was born May 3, 1930 to Jens and Mary (Gilmore) Christensen in Bryant, SD. She had one sister. Margaret Ann married Monroe Kangas on June 2, 1948. Margaret Ann and Juanita were married to brothers Monroe and Leverne and lived a mile apart most of their lives.
Five girls were born to this family and were very blessed to have this upbringing on the farm and with many cousins and aunts and uncles. Margaret Ann raised the girls teaching them how to sew and cook and leading 4-H clubs. Margaret Ann works many years at the Lake Norden Care Center and drove many miles selling Avon. Her hobby of weaving rugs took her to many thrift stores searching out weaving materials. She has influenced the 4th generation in her love of weaving and thrift store shopping.
Margaret Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Jens Christensen; her husband, Monroe; daughter, Verna Salonen and sister Juanita. Margaret Ann was the last auntie of this generation.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Knowles of Amarillo, TX, Donna Erickson of Surprise, AZ, Joyce (Terry) Gortmaker of Valley City, ND and Sonja (Guy) Stormo, Stevensville MI; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.geisefuneralhome.com