Marian T. Evenson, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis.
Marian Theresa Carlson was born on May 19, 1932, in Rushford, Minn., to Frank and Gladys (Spande) Carlson. She was raised primarily in Rushford and attended Rushford Schools. On August 14, 1948, Marian was united in marriage with Carroll Evenson. She went through the cosmetology program at Winona Vocational School and operated her own beauty salon in Rushford for many years. She and Carroll wintered in Florida for many years, where Marian also worked as a hairdresser. She was a member of Rushford Lutheran Church. Marian enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved attending gatherings at the family cabin at Maple Creek.
Marian is survived by her son Kenneth of Rushford, six grandchildren: Megan (Ben) Schemensky, Michael (Stephanie) Evenson, Matthew (Misty) Evenson, Brock (Jody) Evenson, Heather (Datron) Williams and Emily (Jesse) Gann; daughter-in-law Lorraine Evenson, brother-in-law John (Peggy) Stolee, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll, son Keith, daughter-in-law Valarie, and four brothers: Guenther, Vern, Carl and Norman Carlson.
There will be a memorial service for Marian at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date.
Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.
Brian Winlsow says
Dear Kenneth and family, your Mom was a VERY important person in my life. I found out that at the age of 13, i had a natural born gift! ( After FAILING MISERABLY at everything else! ) I could do HAIR! My Grandmother (Beat Rislove) was a dear friend of Marian Evenson, so i started hanging out in the Beauty Shop with the woman and loved every minute! (YES i took ALOT of teasing from my buddies,,but guess who they would come begging to for free haircuts and money! HA!)
Marian let a green kid with big dreams have at it, Thanks to her and my Aunt Pearl Johnson, and Berniece Danielson (my Aunt Bev Rislove’s sister), and all the other Rushford Hair Stylists, by the time i was 18, had MY OWN Beauty Shop! Your Mom made a young kids dreams come true. Iam forever greatful to her.
I remember She always beamed when she talked about her Kids and Grandkids and what you were all doing. I remember when the first Grandchild came,,oh man! She was so excited! And when they all started to come, it was fun just to listen to her tell about you.
Owning and operating a Beaty Shop is VERY hard and back breaking work. She loved it and handled it with ease. I told her she should go to Florida and RELAX, DONT work! No, she said,, to me its fun and i enjoy the clients, and gets me out of the house! I smile whenever i think of your folks. I loved your Dad too,,he was such a great guy. Take Care and God Bless You, Big hug from me. Beat and Tuggle Risloves’s Grandson, Seth Rislove