Marie Olga Fraley

Marie Olga Fraley, 83, of Northome, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home with family by her side.

Marie was born on September 1, 1939 in the Bigfork area to Leslie and Olga (Schultz) Powell. She attended school in Northome, graduating in 1957.

She was united in marriage on June 15, 1957 to William Fraley. They made their home and small farm in Forest Grove near Mizpah. Marie worked for 30 years at the Northome Nursing Home retiring in 1999. She started out as a cook and then became a supervisor before retiring.

She moved to Northome after selling the farm in 2017. She enjoyed studying the Bible, gardening, canning, sewing, knitting, crocheting and a variety of puzzles. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, visiting and playing cards with family and friends.

Marie was involved in lending a hand to family, friends, and community members. She made life easier and fun with her wit, wisdom, and sense of humor; especially while playing cards and board games. She was a lifetime member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bethesda WMF, and served on the Bethesda Council.

Marie is survived by 4 daughters, Anna (Steve) Carlson of Mizpah, MN, Carrie Woods of Hutchinson, MN, Kim (James) Andersen of Mizpah, MN and Holly (Bill) Moyer of International Falls, MN; 9 grandchildren, Jeremy Carlson of Polk, PA, Luke (Alissa) Carlson of Mizpah, MN, Kaleb (Jennifer) Fraley of Big Lake, MN, Tim Woods of Hibbing, MN, Jacob Woods of St. Paul, MN, DeeAnn (Shawn) Dexter of Fargo, ND, Brenda Moyer of International Falls, MN, Tamara Tyson of St. Paul, MN and Todd Tyson of Houston, TX; 9 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Howard (Joe Ann) Powell of Mizpah, MN and Jim (Yevette) Powell of Oregon; 2 sisters, Arlene Ryan of Jacobson, MN and Edith (Loren) Hoyum of Bemidji, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Fraley in 2004; parents, Leslie and Olga Powell; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Dale Larson; sister, Doris McKee; brother-in-law, Ken Ryan; and son-in-law, John Woods.

memorial service

Memorial Services for Marie

November 22, 2022

Hope Lutheran Church 12234 3rd St, Northome, MN 56661, USA

Pastor Luke Berntson will be officiating. Interment will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, rural Mizpah, MN at a later date.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home