Passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 87.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Norlien; brother, Bob Bredeson; son-in-law, Daniel Bonnes; brother-in-law, John Poortvliet; nephew, Joey Poortvliet.
Survived by her daughters, Gladys Bonnes, Gloria (John) McQuay; grandchildren, Tyler (Lindsey) McQuay, Trevor (Paige) McQuay, Nathan (Gretchen) Bonnes, Annika (Jaydon) Maehs; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Hannah, and Mayer McQuay, Nora and Robin Bonnes, Hollis Maehs; sister, Ruth Poortvliet; nephews, Tim, Ken and Don and their families.
Marjorie was born August 11, 1938, to Freddie and Myrtle (Bowman) Bredeson in Kandiyohi, Minnesota. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Willmar High School. Marjorie was united in marriage to James Norlien on July 17, 1965. Marjorie and James moved to Minneapolis and then finally making their home in Coon Rapids where together they raised their two daughters. Marjorie was a member of Fridley Covenant Church, and her life reflected a steady devotion to faith, family, and community. She gave generously of her time to those around her—family, friends, and neighbors alike—offering her care in ways both practical and heartfelt. She found joy in the quiet satisfactions of embroidery, and in the warmth of home traditions through baking and canning—simple, faithful pursuits that spoke to her patience, diligence, and love of providing for others. Above all, her daughters, grandchildren, and their families were the center of her life, and her deepest pride and purpose were found in them. Marjorie will be remembered with gratitude and respect by all who were fortunate to know her.
Visitation 10:00 am followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 am on
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Gearhart Funeral Home - 11275 Foley Blvd. N.W., Coon Rapids.
Private interment Clover Leaf Memorial Park in Willmar, MN.
