She was born April 18, 1923, at Jolley, Iowa, the daughter of Fred M. and Abby (Moberg) Yeager. She was raised and educated in Delavan where she graduated from Delavan High School in 1941. She was married to Harry H. Marks on August 14, 1942 in San Diego, CA. She was proud to be a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed reading many books and writing poetry. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Emerald Township where she was active in most all church activities. Marie loved to make everything grow, especially gardens, flowers, trees and people. She was a wonderful cook who made a new recipe most everyday and she was completely devoted to God through her faith. Marie is survived by her husband, Harry Marks of Winnebago, her daughter, Judy (Don) Marben of Lake Crystal, her son, John Marks (& partner Pat McClain) of Palmetto, Florida, her brother, Roy (Jean) Yeager of Blue Earth, her brother, Thomas Yeager of Winnebago, her sister, Mary (Harold) Matteson of Brownfield, Texas, her sister, Virginia Midthun of Lake Crystal, her sister, Sally Yeager of Winnebago, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, son- Alan Marks and brothers, Fred and James Yeager.