Marianne was born on August 29th, 1940 in Bertha, MN to Otto and Alma Arndt. She was the youngest of 5 and grew up in Staples, MN. She moved to Fargo, ND after graduation. This is where she met the love of her life, Ed. They were married on May 24th, 1959. They resided in Fargo where they had 4 boys, moving to Mn in 1965 and soon added a daughter. They bought their first home in Blaine in 1966. Marianne worked as a nurses aid early on, before staying home to raise her 5 children. She and Ed opened up their home to children in need of care, doing Foster care for 25 years.
Church and music were a big part of Mariannes life. When her sisters were in town, you would find them around the piano singing. She also played the piano and organ for church. She loved being a part of VBS in the summer and bible study throughout the year. She attended multiple concerts with friends. She loved to listen to The Gaither Vocal Band.
Marianne loved getting together with family. She planned multiple family reunions at Aquatore park. She liked to travel to see relatives also. Multiple trips to Staples, Fargo, Oregon and the lake. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Alma Arndt; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Theodore and Lullie Hoeykens; sister, Evelyn Doucette, Ida Marie (Ed) Kolpack; brother, Delbert “Buddy” Arndt; sisters-in-law, Bernadine Smith, Betty Hoeykens; brother-in-law, Ralph Kulink.
Survived by her loving husband, Edward Hoeykens of Blaine, MN; sons, Russ Hoeykens of Blaine, MN, Rob (Sabine) Hoeykens of Anoka, MN, Randy (Wendy) Hoeykens of Linwood, MN, Tom (Shelly) Hoeykens of Blaine, MN; daughter, Karen (Scott) Hennen of Jordan, MN; grandchildren, Shana Hoeykens, Melissa Hoeykens, Ryan Hoeykens, Nicholas Hoeykens, Zachary Hoeykens, Lanie Hoeykens, Cassie (Brian) Kujawa, Kellie (Rob) Aderman, Brandon Silvers, Kenzie (Tyler) Weir, Ian Hennen, Aimee Hoffard; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Kulink of Salem, OR; bother-in-law, John (Jean) Hoeykens of Kansas City, MO; sister-in-law, Marie Anderson of Fargo, ND.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Gearhart Funeral Home (11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN) with visitation at 10:00 am until time of service. Inurnment to follow at Morningside Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
