Marjorie P. O'Keefe, 74

Marjorie P. O'Keefe, age 74, of Hudson, passed away Jan. 25 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul surrounded by her family.

Marge was born April 26, 1938 in Stillwater, Minn., the daughter of James Patrick and Minnie (Lariccia) Zeuli. She was united in marriage on Oct. 27, 1956, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Stillwater, to Thomas O'Keefe. Their marriage was blessed with six children. Marjorie provided for her family as a homemaker. Most important to Marge was her family and her faith. She was a devoted member at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Hudson. Marge also cherished her time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will remain in the hearts of her children, Michael (Becky) of Hudson, Daniel (Roxane) of Hudson, Patrick (Debbie) of Hudson, Colleen (David) Kromer of St. Paul, Maureen O'Keefe of Minneapolis and Thomas II (Katherine) of Hudson; 13 grandchildren, Corey, Justin, and Molly O'Keefe, Samuel, Sean, and MaiLi O'Keefe, Derek O'Keefe, Samantha Hawley, Brady O'Keefe, Katie Kromer-Ide, Annie Goldberg, Eric Kromer, and Connor O'Keefe; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Maya, Logan, Liam, Ellis, Maren, and Owen; siblings Mary Wagner, Loretta (Don) Wilmes, Eleanor (Jack) Wiese, and Richard (Paula) Zeuli.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; parents, James and Minnie Zeuli; and siblings Anthony, Frank, Josephine Lentz, Delphine Zeuli, Louie, and James.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1500 Vine St., Hudson, with Fr. John Gerritts officiating. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Private interment will take place at a later date at St. Patrick's Cemetery of Hudson. Corey O'Keefe, Justin O'Keefe, Derek O'Keefe, Samuel O'Keefe, Eric Kromer, Sean O'Keefe, and Connor O'Keefe will be assisting as pallbearers, and Brady O'Keefe as honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Funeral services are entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, 715-386-3725, www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com.

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