Marge was born on February 6, 1930, in Manning, Iowa, and was the daughter of Hugo R.C. and Emma (Jentzen) Hansen. She was baptized March 9, 1930, by Pastor John Ansorge and confirmed on February 28, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended Ewoldt No. 3 country school and graduated with the Manning class of 1947.
Marge married Bob Wade in Manning, on June 18, 1950. They resided in Sac City, Iowa, until 1969 when they, with their 3 children, moved to Mesa, Arizona. Marge worked for Rogers Corporation 30+ years and co-owned Red Carpet Beauty Salon with Bob. Marge was an avid bowler. She was on many teams and traveled around the US with her teammates bowling in many tournaments. She had many awards to show for it.
Marge is preceded in death by her parents Hugo & Emma Hansen, husband Bob, son Danny, sister Shirley Wegner and her husband Bob, brother Herb, sisters-in-law Leona Hansen & Lois Hansen, brother-in-law Glenn Mading.
She is survived by her son Tim (Laurie), Daughter Susan Fink (Mike), grandchildren Cody, &Tanner (Katrina) Wade; Bani (Eric) Ketcham, Alex & Ryan Fink; Marissa, Ryan, Cailey & Megan Murphy & great-grandchildren Shylo Wade, Colter & Kaia Ketcham & Hunter; sister Helen Mading, brothers Lyle and Larry Hansen, sister-in-law Gloria Hansen, and many nieces & nephews.
Marge loved to be surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren whom she was tremendously proud. Wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, friend - she will be extremely missed by all.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Copa Health c/o
Marge & Danny Wade at copahealth.org or mailed to 924 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201.
Cemetery Details: City of Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201
Funeral Service: October 13, 10:30 AM, Saint Luke Lutheran Church 807 N. Stapley Mesa, AZ
Graveside: October 13, 1:30 PM, City of Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201