Marjorie “Margie” Marie Halverson 92, of West Union, Iowa passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Marge was born December 29, 1930 to John and Bernice (Kinner) Quinn in Riceville, Iowa. When she was three years old, she moved with her family to Cresco, Iowa where she resided until the age of twenty-one. Marge graduated from Assumption High School in 1948.
Marge was united in marriage with her high school boyfriend, Merlin Dunt on October 5, 1950. They moved to Dubuque, Iowa after Merlin got out of the United States Army. They then moved to West Union in 1956, where she remained until her death. Together with Merlin, they raised eight wonderful children.
Several years after a divorce from Merlin, Marge was united in marriage with Dale Halverson on May 16, 1992. She worked as a Clerk for the Fayette County Auditor’s Office, she also served on the West Union City Council. Marge’s faith and her family were very dear to her. She was also an excellent cook. Her family especially loved her potato salad, sour cream raisin pie and pecan pie. In Marge’s words, “I have had many blessings in my life, all of whom are my children and grandchildren.” She loved her children, and they loved her very much.
Surviving Marge are her children, John “Jack” (Sue) Dunt of Dayton, Nevada, Bill (Joyce) Dunt of Rio, Wisconsin, Brian (Kathy) Dunt of West Union, Iowa, Steven (Linda) Dunt of Ossian, Iowa, Dean (Jana) Dunt of Urbandale, Iowa, Karen Kime of Sac City, Iowa and Ron (Krista) Dunt of Hampton, Iowa; step-children, Jane (Gene) Ott of Winton, MN, Mark (Pam) Halverson of Wadena, Iowa, Kent (Bonnie) Halverson of West Union, Iowa, Bradley (Lori) Halverson of Hawkeye, Iowa, David (Debbie) Halverson of Wayne MI, and Eric Halverson of Sumner, Iowa; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Quinn; daughter, Mary Buenzow; husband, Dale Halverson; five sisters and one brother.
A Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa with Rev. Ralph Davis as the celebrant.
Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in West Union, Iowa.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with services.