Marie Stouder

Marie L. Stouder, 85, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she has lived since September 1985.  She was born on April 15, 1924, in Giese, Minnesota, to the late Herman and Emma (Stieneborn) Krause.  She married Harvey Stouder on June 23, 1950, in Goshen.  He preceded her in death on October 28, 2009. An inspector for Western Rubber, she assisted her husband with Stouder Landscaping.  She loved flowers and was known for her beautiful yards.  Mrs. Stouder was also a member of the Immanuel Church of Tulsa.  She is survived by one step-daughter, Patty (William) Hall, Walnut Creek, California; two granddaughters, Kim and Laurel; and one great-granddaughter, Megan.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Frieda Wendorff, 2009, Martha Krause, 1995; and one brother, W.H. “Bill” Krause, 2000.  A 10 a.m. graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at West Goshen Cemetery, Goshen.