Marsha Strang, 64, of Forsyth passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2019. She was born on October 25, 1954 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Jerry and Evelyn Dinius, she was the fourth of five daughters. She moved to Forsyth in her early childhood, where she attended school. She later graduated from Forsyth High School.
Marsha met the love of her life, Jay in High School. After graduating, they were married in 1972. To this union, they had four children: Jennifer, Jeremy, DJ, and Sandra.
Marsha enjoyed gardening, being around her family and friends, camping, and bowling, as well as her famous clogging. She had many different jobs, but her job she loved most was being a mother to her four children and becoming a grandmother. Marsha also really enjoyed driving bus for Rosebud Healthcare Center and spent most of her time with the patients. She was always a faithful friend and you could always count on her.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jay; father, Jerry Dinius; and sister, Sandy Fitterer.
Marsha is survived by her mother, Evelyn Dinius; children, Jennifer (Chris) Mills, Jeremy (Emma), DJ (Jessica), Sandra (Quentin) Kilwien; 6 grandchildren, Taylor, Tiana, Morgan, Jaycob, Wyatt and Landon; sisters, Wanda (Dennis) Russell, Debbie (Leon) Riley, Brenda (Craig) Stellmach; special friend, Roger Berdahl and numerous nieces and nephews.
Debbie Anderson says
I am so sorry to Marsha’s family. I worked with her at the hospital and she was always nice. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Biery-Koehn says
Roger, so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember that I love you and will be praying for you as you walk through this difficult time.
Catherine Byron says
To her children:
My heart and prayers are with you. Saying that final goodbye to a mother is difficult.
Warren Wasserburger says
My thoughts go out to the families and friends of Marsha.
Colleen Kinsella says
So sorry to your whole family on this loss. Love and prayers.
Rusty and Ruthie says
My heart goes out to all of you…
Sharon says
To all of the Strang kids and Roger..
Hugs and prayers…
Elanie says
Jennifer, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dwaine & Cathy Morris says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Brenda stellmach says
My dear sister Marsha our hearts can’t be more broken right now. A mom who loved her kids and so loved her grandchildren. I hope your sitting with Dad Sandy and Jay. Words are hard to say but you were and will be missed so much. And I want to thank Roger who’s been by your side. Angel kisses to heaven love you sis. Brenda
Bradi Jones says
Jennifer, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. Please know your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Paula Childers says
Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers out to all Marsha’s friends and family. :'(
Billie Kay Vassau says
Marsha May, may the God’s wrap you in their arms. I am so saddened to know you have gone to the Night World. May you find peace in your travels. May the good Lord wrap your children in his arms and heal their hearts. Roger, I am sorry for your heartache. Many blessings to all.
Rick and Calene Smith says
We lost a wonderful lady, but Heaven gained a bright star…
Vicki Yerger Little says
So sorry for this loss to the Dinius girls! I have many fond memories of times with Wanda and Billie Kay at their home. May God grant you all peace and understanding. Heaven has gained another angel👼
JoAnn Franklin says
So sorry to hear about your loss Roger. Sandra my heart goings out to you hon and all of your family. We lost a lovely lady. Heaven gained a angel. God bless you all. Hugs
Kathy Strang says
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to all of Marsha’s family at this difficult time. Our hearts are breaking for Jennifer, Jeromy, DJ and Sandra and your families! Our hearts and prayers are with you all! We love you! HUGS… Aunt Kathy and Grandma Strang-Hart.
John & Toni Dinius says
To all my family in Forsyth , we are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Marsha. May the good Lord comfort each and every one of you in this most difficult time.
Darcy Kerr says
My husband Rick Kerr and I Darcy Kerr were very close friends while our husbands served in the US Navy in Navy Hospital. Marsha and her children and our children spent a lot of time together.wonderful couple and precious children. Marsha called me via messenger about a mo or so ago and we had a grand close to two hour conversation laughing and crying together.l will cherish that call go the rest of my life. Marsha we will meet again. Love you❤️ Darcy Kerr Goodyear ,Az
S. L. says
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and hope in God’s promise that soon “death and pain will be no more.” Revelation 21:4.
Arni Olson says
I am deeply saddened by the news of Marsha’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arni Olson says
I am deeply saddened by the news of Marsha’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Vassau Tall Bull says
Was very saddened to hear about Marsh’s passing, may the Creator welcome her with open arms and comfort all the members of her family and friends. Rest in peace Marsha.
Susan Vassay Tall Bull says
Was very saddened to hear about Marsh’s passing. May the Creator welcome her with open arms and comfort her family and friends. Rest in Peace Marsha.
Susan Vassau Tall Bull says
Was very saddened to hear about Marsha’s passing. May the Creator welcome her with open arms and comfort her family and friends. Rest in Peace Marsha.
De-De Fjelstad says
Sorry for your loss
Betty Jayne Tallent says
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort,
courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart
Gerry and Jayne Tallent
Loretta Kinn Hansen says
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
My heart aches for you and your family, it is so hard to loose our loved ones. I Have a lot of good memories of your family that I will always hold dear. Your mom was very special. I watched the video. Always hold onto the memories.
Bob Crane says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marsha’s family, may she rest in peace. I was a classmate of Marsha’s in the class of 1972. It was a special time and place back then growing up in Forsyth. I have many fond memories of the Dinius family.
Cody watson says
So sorry took so lpng to find out a wonderful person passed away sorry to so lpng to give prayers to all the fanily of a very special person .God bless