Marlene Louise Sprenger, 84, Borup, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Marlene (Pallum) was born on May 21, 1940, the daughter of Oscar and Hilma Pallum of rural Borup, MN. She grew up on the family farm helping with livestock and working the fields with her family. Marlene attended Borup High School, graduating in 1958. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She attended New York Hairdressing Academy in Fargo, ND, and began a lifelong career as a beautician.
n 1959, she married Cecil Sprenger in Fargo, ND, and then relocated to Sacramento, CA, where she worked as a stylist until their two children were born. In 1966, they returned to the family farm near Borup. In 1972, Marlene opened a salon in their rural home and continued the career she loved. Marlene was passionate about making people feel good about themselves. She retired in 2018 at the age of 78.
Marlene loved gardening with flowers, doing crafts, and scrapbooking. She was devoted to her grandchildren and nothing meant more to her than spending time with them. She sang in the choir of Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN for 30 years. She spent winters doing research of her Scandinavian heritage, locating family in Norway that gave her ancestry new meaning. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Norman County Historical Society, and Tronderlag of America.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil; one daughter, Lori Kava, Fargo, ND; one son, Michael (Carina) Sprenger, Hawley, MN; four grandchildren, Kelsey (John) Hill, Zachary Sprenger, McKell (Deven) Oldenburg, and Ryan Sprenger; and two great-grandchildren, Layken Oldenburg and Marley Hill.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Hilma Pallum; brother, Marvin; sister, Lorraine; and beloved uncle, Si Pallum.
In honor of Marlene’s love for flowers, guests are encouraged to wear bright, cheerful colors if desired. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Sanford Hospice House or the charity of your choice in Marlene’s name.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.
Inurnment: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN. (At a later date)
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Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes Ada & Halstad, Minnesota
