Margaret Christensen

Margaret A. "Peggy" Christensen (nee Hegge), age 92 of Bloomington.  Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Dec. 30th at the Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington.  Born Dec. 21, 1921 in Granite Falls, MN to Knute and Anne Hegge.  After her mother died, she was raised by Martin and Eline Rosvold in Cottonwood, MN.  She graduated from Cottonwood High in 1939 and then went to Business School in Minneapolis.  She worked as a secretary in Minneapolis for ten years.  She met Melvin Christensen and they were married on Sept. 3, 1949.  They spent 25 winters in Florida and enjoyed golfing and square dancing.  Peggy also enjoyed cooking, baking and being active in the Naomi Circle at her church.  Peggy was a devoted wife and mother and a woman of quiet faithfulness.  She will be remembered for so many things, but most of all she will be remembered with love.  Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra; 4 Hegge siblings; Alvin, Clara, Selmer and Kenneth; and 10 Rosvold siblings.  Survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Melvin; daughters, Linda (Dave) King, Wanda (Jeff) Bielec; son-in-law, Al Thompson and his wife, Jean; grandchildren, Jacob and Jonathan King, Brent (Heather) Bielec, Bryce (Laura) Bielec, Mark (Leslie) Thompson, and Kristen Thompson; 2 Rosvold siblings, Corinne Campbell of Bremerton, WA and Marjorie (Rev. Jack) Jacobsen; sister-in-law, Joan (Mrs. Selmer) Hegge; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

A special thank you to the staff at Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington, especially Vicki Tharaldson and to the U. of M. Physicians Heart Clinic, especially Kristine Mannchen for all of their care and support.